[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1675]
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                      HONORING GENERAL A.J. COMTE

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posthumously recognize 
General A.J. Comte for his years of distinguished service to his 
country. A.J. passed away on Sunday, August 3rd.
  General Comte began his 50-year military career in 1945 when he 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After four years of active service, he went 
on to serve in the Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the 
U.S. Army Reserve. During his service he received numerous military 
decorations including: the Army Meritorious Service Medal, WWII Victory 
Medal, Army Reserve Components Medal, and the California Medal of 
Merit.
  After his service, A.J. worked at the City of Fresno Construction 
Management Division as Chief Engineering Inspector. Following his 
retirement, he became self-employed and provided school inspection 
services in the Bakersfield, Porterville, and Clovis School Districts. 
He also served as the DSA Inspector of Record for several projects in 
the Clovis Unified School District including Copper Hills Elementary, 
the Buchanan Educational Center, and the Reagan Educational Complex.
  General Comte was also greatly involved in his community. He was an 
active 32-Degree Mason; a member of the Fresno Scottish Rite, Clovis 
Elks, National Sojourners; and active in several military, veteran, and 
construction associations. He is survived by his wife Trudie; son, Alan 
James; step-children, Karen Palazzola, Kathy Gray-Wagner, Gordon Gray, 
Mary Craig, and Carl Husband; and several grand and great-
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posthumously honor General A.J. Comte. I 
invite my colleagues to join me in recognizing General Comte for his 
extraordinary service and years of dedication to his community.

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