[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 69 (Friday, May 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SGM WILLIAM ROGER LAYMAN

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to pay tribute to 
SGM William Roger Layman upon his retirement from the United States 
Army.
  SGM Layman has served our nation with honor and distinction for over 
30 years, and his performance throughout his career has been 
characterized by the highest standards of professional ethics and 
commitment to the military. He was drafted into the United States Army 
in July 31, 1969, and attended basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. 
SGM Layman became a Personnel Specialist in June 1970 and was stationed 
in Heidelberg, Germany. He finished his career as a Logistics 
Operations SGM with the 3rd BDE, 95th Division.
  SGM William Layman received a bachelor of science degree in 
accounting and is currently the Chief of the Internal Review and Audit 
Compliance Office, USA MEDDAC, at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
  SGM William Layman's awards include the Army Commendation Medal w/Oak 
Leaf, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve 
Component Achievement Medal w/Silver Oak Leaf (6th Award), National 
Defense Service Medal with Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/
hour glass, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service 
Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Army Reserve Components Overseas 
Training Ribbon (2nd Award).
  Mr. Speaker, I am certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing 
SGM Layman all the best. We thank him for over 30 years of service to 
the United States of America.

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