[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 25, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H3899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MAJOR BILL McCOLLOUGH

  (Mr. CUNNINGHAM asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise this morning to salute and wish 
a hearty farewell to Major Bill McCollough of the House Marine Corps 
liaison office.
  In the midst of a career in the field and leading troops around the 
globe, Bill was selected by the Marine Corps leadership to serve as a 
Congressional Fellow in 2002.
  Representing the Nation's largest Navy-Marine Corps complex, I had 
hoped to get a military fellow with the right mix of brains, brawn, and 
ability to ``get things done'' to help me better serve the San Diego 
community.
  I met Bill, and knew I had found the right fit. Bill worked a number 
of sensitive military issues for me with great skill and finesse. So 
our office quickly rewarded him with an expanded portfolio, including 
domestic issues of critical importance to my district.
  Major McCollough impressed me with his professionalism, his good will 
and dedication to family and Nation. I will always be grateful for the 
opportunity to work with him and his family.
  As he returns to Camp Pendleton, and likely another tour in the 
Middle East soon, I wish Bill, his wife, Caroline, and sons, Hunter and 
Jack, the best of luck and a fond farewell. They know they will always 
have a family here in Washington.

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