[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 79 (Monday, June 7, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1154]
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     GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATULATIONS TO MAJOR GENERAL MORRIS J. BOYD

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 7, 1999

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate a great Army officer 
and soldier--Major General Morris J. ``Morrie'' Boyd--and thank him for 
his contributions to the Army and the country.
  General Morrie Boyd will retire in June after a long and 
distinguished career. He is a consummate professional whose performance 
in over three decades of service, in peace and war, has personified 
those traits of courage, competency and commitment that our nation has 
come to expect from its Army officers.
  Morrie entered service on the 6th of April 1965. He was selected to 
attend Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a second 
lieutenant in 1966. He served as an artillery officer in Vietnam from 
October 1966 to June 1968 and again from April 1970 to March 1971. 
While deployed to Vietnam, he served as an assistant firing platoon 
leader, executive officer of a battery, commanded a howitzer battery, 
commanded a platoon from the 21st Aviation Company, and was the 
Intelligence and Security Officer for the 212th Aviation Battalion.
  Morrie was again deployed for combat during Operation Desert Shield/
Desert Storm. From December 1990 to May 1991, he served as the 
commander of the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade in Saudi Arabia.
  He came to Washington in the mid-90s to serve as the Chief, Army 
Legislative Liaison from June 1995 to June 1997. From June 1995 to June 
1997, he ably assisted the Army's senior leadership in dealing with 
Members of Congress and their staffs. He was very focused on helping 
elected officials and their staffs understand the needs of the Army as 
it transformed itself from a forward deployed force to a power 
projection force.
  Morrie most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General for III 
Corps and Fort Hood. Throughout his career, he focused his talent and 
energy to improve the areas of Warfighting, Training, Modernization, 
Mobilization, and Quality of Life for soldiers and their families.
  On a personal note, I am pleased to call Morrie a close, personal 
friend. He is a role model for all of us: a man of integrity, decency 
and compassion.
  Let me also say that every accolade to Morrie must also be considered 
a tribute to his family, his wife of 30 years, Maddie and his son, Ray. 
As a wife and a mother Maddie has been a true partner in all of his 
accomplishments.
  General Boyd's career has reflected a deep commitment to our nation, 
which has been characterized by dedicated selfless service, love for 
soldiers, and a commitment to excellence. I ask Members to join me and 
offer our heartfelt appreciation for a job well done over the past 
thirty years and best wishes for continued success, to a great soldier 
and friend of Congress--General Morris J. Boyd.

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