[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
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   RECOGNITION OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR DAVID HENDERSON'S RETIREMENT

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                            HON. ROBIN HAYES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 1999

  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying 
tribute to Command Sergeant Major David Henderson, who will retire from 
the Army on Monday, June 21, 1999. CMS Henderson has distinguished 
himself through more than twenty-five years of service to this great 
nation. I've had the privilege of getting to know CMS Henderson over 
the last several months, and it is clear after a moment in his company 
that he possesses a most unique quality of leadership. Like so many of 
our nation's great figures, CMS Henderson leads by example, bringing 
out the very best of all those who serve under his command. His genuine 
concern for and commitment to his soldiers serve as a model for others 
who seek to inspire excellence.
  Over the last ten years, CMS Henderson has served as his unit's 
senior Non-Commissioned Officer. He has thrice led his men into combat 
missions which include Operations Urgent Fury, Just Cause, and Desert 
Shield/Storm. CMS Henderson's service during training, field exercises, 
and forward deployments is exemplary in every respect.
  Mr. Speaker, the Army and our nation will lose a fine soldier this 
coming Monday. And while his departure from service is a loss for this 
country, I'm confident that he has instilled in many young men and 
women the motivation to strive for the best. I'm honored that I will be 
a guest at CMS Henderson's retirement ceremony. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to CMS 
Henderson and in wishing him the absolute best in his future endeavors.

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