[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1172-E1173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO MAJOR GENERAL DAVID W. GAY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to 
honor one of Connecticut's finest military officers. Major General 
David W. Gay is the Adjunct General of the Connecticut National Guard 
and today friends and family will gather to wish him well on his 
retirement.
  Beginning his military career with the Marine Corps in 1953, General 
Gay has dedicated his life to serving and protecting our great nation. 
Throughout his distinguished career, General Gay has received numerous 
meritorious awards and decorations from the Marine Corps, Army National 
Guard and State of Connecticut for outstanding conduct. Among his many 
accolades, he has been honored with the Connecticut Longevity Service 
Medal, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Legion of Merit Award, 
and the National Guard Bureau's Eagle Award--the most prestigious award 
issued by the National Guard Bureau. These signs of recognition are 
testament to a prominent and honorable career.
  His commitment and dedication to service culminated in his 
appointment as Adjunct General of the Connecticut National Guard, 
serving as the ranking member of the Governor's Military Staff and 
commissioner of the State Military Department since 1992. General Gay 
has been an invaluable resource to me in my capacity as a Member of 
Congress. His professionalism and unparalleled skill in his field

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have helped to address the concerns of my constituents quickly and 
effectively. I appreciate all that he has been able to provide for 
Connecticut's Third Congressional District.
  In addition to his illustrious military career General Gay has 
demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to his community. As well as 
being a member of several local organizations, General Gay chairs the 
State Management Board of the Community Learning and Information 
Network (CLIN), a pioneer project in distance learning education 
technology. He has also served as President of the Nutmeg Games, a 
state-wide multi-sport festival for Connecticut amateur athletes. His 
innumerable contributions to the community and the State of Connecticut 
will not be forgotten.
  I am honored to stand today to join his wife, Nancy, children, David, 
Jennifer, and Steven, and the many other voices of family and friends 
in congratulating General Gay on his retirement. His service to our 
country and community will not be forgotten and we wish him much health 
and happiness in the coming years.

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