[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E265-E266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          A TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ROGER W. SCEARCE, USA

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                           HON. BILL McCOLLUM

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a great 
General, a great leader, a great soldier and citizen from my home state 
of Florida, Brigadier General Roger W. Scearce, on the occasion of his 
retirement from the United States Army. On this day, he

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deserves our gratitude and our respect for his 28 years of dedicated 
and honorable service to his country.
  General Scearce represents the finest attributes of United States 
military service--he is a true example for all to emulate. He 
progressed through the ranks to achieve the most senior position in the 
Army Finance Corps. He has seen the battlefield of Desert Storm, and 
served in every clime and place throughout the globe.
  For some people, democracy is simple arithmetic; their citizenship is 
a matter of addition and subtraction. They are experts at taking from 
others but strangers to giving to others. By contrast, General Scearce 
has selflessly give his time and talents to the United States. He has 
worn the badge of citizen-soldier, and by his act of patriotism, made 
that a badge of honor.
  I am personally grateful for what General Scearce and his family have 
sacrificed over the years, a sacrifice so many of us take for granted. 
To support and defend the Constitution of the United States is 
sometimes a thankless deed, but it is the glue that holds our country 
together. Service to this great nation is a time-honored tradition that 
few of our citizens will ever undertake or understand. So from the 
bottom of my heart, thank you, General Scearce.
  I am happy and proud to join Roger's family, friends, and colleagues, 
indeed all of America, when I say congratulations to you and your 
family upon your retirement from the U.S. Army after 28 years of 
dedicated service.

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