[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 17, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO COLONEL TIMOTHY A. PETERSON

 Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I wish to recognize and pay tribute 
to Colonel Timothy A. Peterson, Chief, Senate Liaison Division, Office 
of the Chief of Legislative Affairs, and Department of the Army who 
will retire on June 1, 2002. Colonel Peterson's career spans over 28 
years, during which he has distinguished himself as a soldier, scholar, 
leader and friend of the United States Senate.
  A New York native, Colonel Peterson graduated from the United States 
Military Academy in 1974 and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the 
Field Artillery Branch of the U.S. Army. During his career he has 
commanded soldiers from the battery through the installation level. At 
Schofield Barracks in Hawaii, he commanded the 7th Battalion, 8th Field 
Artillery Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division and later served as 
the Installation Commander of the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Dix, NJ. 
As a scholar Tim Peterson has sought opportunities to improve himself 
throughout his career. In addition to teaching mathematics to cadets at 
the United States Military Academy, he has served as an American 
Political Science Association Congressional Fellow and a Army Senior 
Fellow, Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellowship, as well as receiving 
advanced degrees from the University of Puget Sound, University of 
Washington, the Salve Regina College and the U.S. Naval War College.
  Since September 1999, Tim Peterson has served with distinction as the 
Chief Army Senate Liaison. He has superbly represented the Chief of 
Legislative Liaison, the Army Chief of Staff, and the Secretary of the 
Army while promoting the interests of the soldiers and civilians of our 
Army. His professionalism, mature judgement, sage advice and 
interpersonal skills have earned him the respect and confidence of the 
Members of Congress and Congressional staffers with whom he has worked 
on a multitude of issues affecting our Army, its soldiers and 
civilians. In almost 3 years on the Hill, Tim Peterson has been a true 
friend of the United States Senate and the Congress. Serving as the 
Army's primary point of contact for all Senators, Congressional 
Committees and their staffs, he has assisted Congress in understanding 
Army policies, operations, requirements and priorities. As a result, he 
and his staff have been extremely effective in providing prompt, 
coordinated and factual replies to all inquiries and matters involving 
Army issues. In addition, he has personally provided invaluable 
assistance to Members and their staffs while planning, coordinating and 
accompanying Senate delegations traveling worldwide. His substantive 
knowledge of the key issues, keen legislative insight and ability to 
effectively advise senior Army leaders have directly contributed to the 
successful representation of the Army's interests before Congress.
  Throughout his career, Colonel Tim Peterson has demonstrated his 
profound commitment to our Nation, a deep concern for soldiers and 
their families and a commitment to excellence. Colonel Peterson is a 
consummate professional whose performance in over 28 years of service 
has personified those traits of courage, competency and integrity that 
our Nation has come to expect from its professional Army officers.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Colonel Peterson for his 
honorable service to our Army, its soldiers and the citizens of the 
United States. We wish him and his family well and all the best in the 
future.

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