[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 69 (Monday, May 23, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1062]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN HONOR OF GARY M. KLINGLER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Air Traffic Manager, Gary M. Klingler, upon the occasion of his 
retirement after nearly forty years of outstanding federal service with 
the Cleveland Air Route Traffic Control Center.
  In 1970, Mr. Klingler began his career as an air traffic controller 
at the Youngstown, Ohio Control Tower. He also served as a Navy flight 
instructor at the Advanced Jet Training Command. Mr. Klingler's federal 
service is framed by expertise, integrity and unwavering focus on 
safety, and has improved standards and procedures in all areas of 
flight operations in many Airport Control Towers throughout our 
country, including Flint, Michigan; Jackson, Michigan; Springfield, 
Ohio; Washington, DC and here in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Klingler is the 
recipient of numerous commendations and awards from the FAA, including 
the ``Manager of the Year'' award, ``Above and Beyond'' award, and the 
``Wings of Excellence'' award. His efforts in enhancing the overall 
safety at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport were recognized by 
the White House with a ``Hammer Award.'' Beyond his professional 
excellence, Mr. Klingler is an exemplary role model, citizen and 
friend. His many years of community involvement has enhanced the 
foundations of our Cleveland community, as well as the communities of 
Detroit and Saline, Michigan. He has served on many civic boards and 
organizations, including the Far West Detroit Civic Association and the 
Cleveland Federal Executive Board, and continues to lend his assistance 
to others in need.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in offering my friend, 
Gary M. Klingler, our appreciation and admiration on his significant 
service and accomplishments with the FAA--an exemplary career that 
spans nearly forty years. His vision, expertise and focus on air safety 
has served to enhance the security in our travels across the skies 
above Cleveland, Ohio, and across the country. Additionally, his 
concern for the people of his community continues to have a positive 
impact within many levels of our society. I wish Mr. Klingler and his 
entire family many blessings of peace, health and happiness, today and 
throughout the coming years.

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