[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 19 (Monday, February 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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       FORT LEONARD WOOD WINS NATIONAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS AWARD

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 12, 2001

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to congratulate the 
``Marching Across Missouri'' community relations initiative at Fort 
Leonard Wood. On January 31, 2001, at a ceremony held in Washington, 
D.C., this outstanding program was recognized as one of the Army's top 
community relations efforts.
  Maj. Gen. Larry D. Gottardi, Chief of Public Affairs, presented this 
award at the Army's Worldwide Public Affairs Symposium. The ``Marching 
Across Missouri'' initiative exceeded the Army's community relations 
objectives. Those objectives are: to increase public awareness of the 
Army, inspire patriotism, foster good relations with the various 
publics, maintain the Army's reputation and support recruiting. 
Community relations officers at Fort Leonard Wood showed great skill in 
achieving these objectives.
  Mr. Speaker, community relations are vital to the U.S. Armed 
Services. The superb actions taken by the men and women who serve at 
Fort Leonard Wood, under the direction of Commanding General Andrew 
Aadland, promote good relations with civilian communities in Missouri. 
I know the Members of the House will join me in extending 
congratulations to the service people at Ft. Leonard Wood.

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