[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 72 (Wednesday, June 5, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S5031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         JUDGE EUGENE SULLIVAN

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Judge 
Eugene R. Sullivan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
  Since his graduation from West Point, Judge Sullivan has worked 
diligently to ensure the betterment of our National being. He first 
proved himself as an Airborne Ranger in Vietnam. His gallantry earned 
him the Bronze Star and the Air Medal, to name just a few of his 
decorations.
  Upon leaving the Army, Judge Sullivan has led a most amazing life. He 
first graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center. Following 
his time at Georgetown, Judge Sullivan went on to work for the law firm 
of Patton-Boggs. During his tenure there, he had the privilege of 
serving on the Defense Team for President Richard Nixon.
  In the years following, Judge Sullivan returned to public service as 
an attorney for the Justice Department and as the General Counsel for 
the United States Air Force. In addition to his duties as General 
Counsel, the Judge also served as the Chief Legal Advisor to the 
National Reconnaissance Office and eventually as the Governor of Wake 
Island. His service was most exemplary.
  Since 1986, Judge Sullivan has served as a member of the Federal 
bench. Many of us had the privilege of presiding over his appointment 
and his subsequent confirmation as the chief judge of the Court of 
Appeals for the Armed Forces.
  In closing, I want to publicly thank Judge Eugene Sullivan for his 
service and dedication to our Nation. Moreover, I thank him for being 
my friend and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

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