[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 21, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2112]
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         HONORING THE SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF THOMAS N. KUHN

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my respect 
and gratitude to Mr. Thomas N. Kuhn for 44 years of military and 
civilian service to his country.
  Mr. Kuhn enlisted in the United States Army on July 22, 1959, and 
served on active duty for over 25 years, attaining the rank of Sergeant 
Major. While on active duty, he served overseas in Germany, Vietnam, 
Korea, and Italy, and in the United States at Fort Stewart, Georgia; 
Fort Monroe, Virginia; Fort Lee, Virginia; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Mr. 
Kuhn retired from active duty in October 1984.
  Upon retiring, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Field 
Artillery Proponency Office at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he previously 
had served as Sergeant Major. In January 1986, Mr. Kuhn then joined the 
Department of the Army Personnel Command Task Force in Alexandria, 
Virginia. Next, he became Branch Chief of the Combat Service Support 
Branch of the Army Occupational Survey Division in the Soldier Support 
Center--National Capitol Region.
  Mr. Kuhn continued civilian support for his country nearly 20 years, 
holding numerous leadership positions such as: Deputy Chief of Staff 
for Operation, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command; Deputy Director, 
Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center; Adjutant General 
Directorate, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command; and Acting Director.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Kuhn has been recognized 
with both military and civilian honors. For his military service, he 
was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious 
Service Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal 
with Three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Good 
Conduct Medal with Eight Awards. For his civilian service, he was 
awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award and the Commanders Award.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, I wish to honor Mr. Kuhn's exceptional 
dedication to his country. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
commending Mr. Kuhn on 44 years of military and civilian service to the 
United States.

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