[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 28, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E82]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO GENERAL MONTGOMERY C. MEIGS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 2003

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career has come to an end. General 
Montgomery C. Meigs' 36 years of service to the Nation has been marked 
by meritorious service in increasingly demanding command and staff 
positions, culminating as Commanding General, United States Army Europe 
and Seventh Army, Germany and Commmander, Stabilization Force, Bosnia--
Herzegovina. Throughout, General Meigs demonstrated strong and 
inspiring leadership, unsurpassed executive ability, and an untiring 
dedication to the spirit and mission of the United States Army.
  General Meigs was commissioned from the United States Military 
Academy in 1967. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, 
holding a Masters Degree and a Ph.D. in History. He is also a graduate 
of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses School, the United 
States Army Command and General Staff College, and the National War 
College.
  General Meigs has served in command and staff positions over the last 
thirty-six years. He is a combat veteran of Vietnam, serving from July 
1969 to June 1970 where he served as Commander, A Troop, 3d Squadron, 
5th Calvary, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division and Squadron 
Maintenance Officer, Headquarters Troop, 3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 1st 
Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division. He is also a combat veteran of 
Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm from September 1990 to May 1991 
where he served as Commander, 2d Brigade, 1st Armored Division.
  His service includes staff assignments as Assistant Professor, 
History Department, United States Military Academy, West Point, New 
York; Chief, Strategic Applications Branch, Office of the Director for 
Strategic Plans and Policy, J-5, The Joint Staff, Washington, DC; 
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, United States Army Europe and 
Seventh Army, Germany; along with many other distinguished positions.
  General Meigs' awards and decorations include the Defense 
Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal (with Oak Leaf 
Cluster), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with Oak 
Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal with ``V'' device, Bronze Star Medal 
(with Oak Leaf Cluster), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air 
Medals, Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Ranger Tab, 
and Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge.
  Throughout his career, General Montgomery C. Meigs has made 
significant contributions at every level assigned. In his final 
assignment, he brought to bear the accumulated experience and 
dedication of a career spent serving the nation and our soldiers. He 
has provided continuity for the Profession of Arms--integrity, loyalty, 
dedication, mentorship, vision, and the willingness to take and stand 
behind the risks associated with implementing change in the Army. 
General Meigs' distinguished performance of duty will have far-reaching 
impacts on the future of the Army. I am certain that my colleagues will 
join me in wishing General Meigs and his wife, Mary Ann, all the best.

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