[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 144 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2046]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A TRIBUTE TO MG ZANNIE O. SMITH, U.S. ARMY

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 15, 2003

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today and honor Major General Zannie O. Smith of the United States 
Army. On October 16, 2003, Major General Smith retired after serving 
the people of this great nation for over forty years.
  Zannie Smith was a decorated officer, who spent his career ensuring 
that the freedoms the United States holds dear are protected. 
Throughout his illustrious career, Major General Smith was honored with 
the Defense Superior Meritorious Service Award, the Legion of Merit 
with five Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star Medal with ``V'' device 
with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with 
four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf 
Clusters, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, four awards of the 
Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He is a Master 
Parachutist and has been awarded the Ranger Tab, the Combat 
Infantryman's Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.
  After holding a variety of command positions, Major General Smith was 
assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as Deputy Commanding General of 
the XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg in 2001. Our United States Army 
would not be as illustrious and formidable without the dedication and 
determination of Major General Smith. We owe Major General Zannie O. 
Smith our sincere appreciation for his over forty years of committed 
service to our nation. His devotion to the people of the United States 
should serve as an example to us all.
  May God bless him and his family, and may God bless this great 
nation.

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