[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H8023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             HOMETOWN HERO

  (Mr. BROWN of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, over the years the first 
district of South Carolina has been home to many heroes. I would like 
to thank one of them today.
  Brigadier General Jerry Black retired this Sunday after 36 years of 
distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve.
  A low country native, General Black graduated from St. Andrews High 
School and the Citadel. From there the Air Force sent him all over the 
world.
  From pilot training in Texas to service in Vietnam, from Panama to 
the Middle East, in peacetime and in war, General Black was always 
eager to answer his country's call to duty.
  Most recently, General Black served as the wing commander for the 
315th Air Wing in Charleston Air Force Base. It was here that I had the 
pleasure to meet with him on several occasions. I can personally attest 
to the many long hours he dedicated to ensure success in both 
Afghanistan and Iraq.
  General Black leaves behind a legacy of dedication, selflessness, and 
integrity. Our country is better for his service, and the first 
district is proud of this hometown hero.

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