[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL RICHARD P. McFARLAND UNITED STATES AIR 
                FORCE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. JOHN E. PETERSON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2001

  Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Richard P. McFarland as he prepares to 
culminate his active duty career in the United States Air Force. Rich 
is the epitome of an outstanding officer and leader.
  Lieutenant Colonel McFarland received his commission more than 20 
years ago from the United States Air Force Academy. A graduate of 
Auburn University, as well as the Air War College, Rich McFarland has 
met the many challenges of military service as an Air Force Officer, 
and has faithfully served his country in a variety of command and staff 
assignments.
  Rich concludes his career as the Special Assistant for Space, C3I and 
Intelligence in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Legislative Affairs; he was instrumental in advising the Defense 
Department leadership on a broad range of national security issues of 
immediate interest to Congress. Rich's extensive knowledge of 
intelligence matters and space operations are instrumental in his role 
as the chief advisor to the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of 
Defense and other Department of Defense Officials regarding national 
security strategy issues.
  Mr. Speaker, service and dedication to duty have been the hallmarks 
of Lieutenant Colonel McFarland's career. He has served our nation and 
the Air Force well during his years of service, and we are indebted for 
his many contributions and sacrifices in the defense of the United 
States. I am sure that everyone who has worked with Rich joins me in 
wishing him and his wife, Anne, health, happiness, and success in the 
years to come.

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