[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2461]
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HONORING LTC ROBERT D. COULDRY FOR HIS 36 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 139TH 
                              AIRLIFT WING

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 25, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize LTC Robert D. 
Couldry of the 139th Airlift Wing stationed at Rosecrans Memorial 
Airport, St. Joseph, Missouri. Lieutenant Colonel Couldry has 
exemplified the finest qualities of leadership and service and is being 
honored for his 36-year commitment to the Missouri Air National Guard 
and to the citizens of Missouri.
  Lieutenant Colonel Couldry enlisted in the Missouri Air National 
Guard in 1967 and was commissioned in 1979. His dedication to service 
became evident early on in his career. Lieutenant Colonel Couldry's 
contributions to the 139th Aerial Port Squadron have spanned over 25 
years, where he led the formation of the Aerial Port Standardization 
and Evaluation Quality Control program.
  In his position as the 139th Airlift Wing Inspector General officer, 
Lieutenant Colonel Couldry developed the first 139th Airlift Wing 
Inspector General Program and associated Wing Inspector General 
Operating Instructions. His diverse background and knowledge helped 
make this program successful and improved operation through staff 
education.
  In addition to his service in the Missouri Air National Guard, 
Lieutenant Colonel Couldry also served his state as the superintendent 
of schools for Mid-Buchanan School District.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending the career of 
LTC Robert D. Couldry, who exemplifies the qualities of dedication and 
service to Northwest Missouri and the United States of America.

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