[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1430]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING MAJOR GENERAL SCOTT C. BERGREN

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                            HON. ROB BISHOP

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to honor 
Major General Scott C. Bergren upon. his retirement after 33 years of 
dedicated service to the United States. His contributions to our 
Nation's security, his years of sacrifice on behalf of others, and his 
superior leadership have paved the way for excellence and innovation 
for generations to come.
  Scott Bergren was commissioned in 1970, and has had a distinguished 
career in the United States Air Force, including combat time in 
Southeast Asia as an F-4 Weapon Systems Operator, and command 
assignments at the squadron, group, wing, and now center levels.
  General Bergren's leadership has been, tested and thoroughly proven 
during his time as Commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center. During 
a period when the Center has been heavily tasked for warfighter 
support, his superb application of financial, human, and materiel 
resources has delivered results far beyond expectations.
  Recently, General Bergren created an atmosphere at the base of total 
focus on winning the war on terrorism. As a result, Ogden ALC shipped 
over 8,500 tons of munitions to support deployed air operations, and 
our Nation's pilots were safer and more effective in mission 
performance. An emphasis on innovative approaches led to expedited 
aircraft modifications that gave aircrews the edge they needed for 
victory.
  General Bergren has led Ogden ALC to numerous awards in many areas 
including safety, environmental restoration, and efficiency.
  I, along with the great men and women of Team Hill, congratulate 
General Scott C. Bergren on reaching this significant milestone, and 
wish him and his wife, Pam, the very best as they transition to new 
challenges and opportunities.

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