[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 85 (Friday, June 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL RILEY P. PORTER

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2004

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great Arkansan and an 
outstanding citizen with a long history of service to his country. I am 
proud to recognize Riley P. Porter and congratulate him on his recent 
promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General.
  Born and raised in Arkansas, Gen. Porter is a native of West Helena, 
and a 1974 graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Upon 
completion of his degree in business administration and marketing, Gen. 
Porter committed to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and 
was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
  After completing a rigorous pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in 
Oklahoma, Gen. Porter's commitment to service continued by attending 
the Strategic Air Command Combat Crew Training in the KC-135 at Castle 
Air Force Base in California. In 1981, Gen. Porter joined the Arkansas 
Air National Guard at the Little Rock Air Force Base and is now an 
accomplished command pilot with more than 5,700 flying hours in 
training, tanker and airlift aircraft.
  Gen. Porter's abilities and leadership are exemplified in the many 
awards and decorations he has earned, including the Meritorious Service 
Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 
two oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Outstanding Excellence Award with 
one oak leaf cluster, and the National Defense Service Medal with 
service star.
  Gen. Porter continues to serve his country with distinction as the 
Chief of Staff for the Arkansas Air National Guard and Joint Force 
Component Commander. Throughout his career, Brigadier General Riley P. 
Porter has served his country with honor and dignity. On behalf of the 
Congress, I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for his 
service and commitment to our great Nation.

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