[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 115 (Thursday, September 6, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9193-S9194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            COMMENDING THE SERVICE OF GENERAL THOMAS P. KANE

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to bring to 
the Senate's attention the exemplary career and service of General 
Thomas Kane,

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Commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base in 
California.
  General Kane is leaving Travis to accept an assignment with NATO on 
September 12, 2001. When he arrived in Solano County almost 2 years 
ago, he brought with him a sense of honor, purpose and teamwork that 
not only resonated on the base itself but throughout the surrounding 
community. I am not the only one who will miss his spirit, good nature 
and strength of character.
  General Kane is a career Air Force officer. He graduated from the Air 
Force Academy in 1974 and has earned numerous advanced degrees since. A 
pilot and highly decorated officer, he has served in many capacities 
and in many locations over the course of his time in the Armed Forces 
including Portugal and Korea. Advancing steadily, he was promoted to 
Brigadier General on September 1, 2000.
  I had the pleasure of meeting General Kane in person once at my 
office in Washington, DC. To me, the most striking thing about him is 
how much he cares about the men and women in his command. This 
impressed me very much. In my opinion, this attitude is more than an 
approach to leadership; it is the very essence of leadership.
  General Kane often likes to mention that if he ever leaves the Air 
Force he would like to be a baseball coach. I am not sure if America 
needs more baseball coaches, but I do know that we very much need 
dedicated people leading our military. General Kane is just such an 
officer. He is a credit to his uniform and his country. I wish him, his 
wife Renee and their family the very best.

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