[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 81 (Friday, June 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL J. STANTON THOMPSON

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr.  SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to Rear Admiral J. Stanton Thompson, of Higginsville, MO, who 
will soon be retiring from the United States Navy after an outstanding 
35 years of service.
  On July 9, 2005, Stanton will be ending an outstanding career as a 
Rear Admiral in the United States Navy Reserve. Over the years, Stanton 
has dedicated his life to serving the American people.
  Rear Admiral J. Stanton Thompson serves currently as the Special 
Assistant for Reserve Matters to the Commander, United States Northern 
Command and North American Aerospace Command, Peterson Air Force Base, 
Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is credited with the integration of 
reserves in homeland defense and military support to civilian 
authorities. He also serves his country as a principal advisor to the 
Commander for Maritime Homeland Defense.
  Rear Admiral Thompson's awards include: Defense Superior Service 
Medal, Legion of Merit (2 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Medal, 
Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps 
Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement 
Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, 
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star and various other 
service and campaign awards.
  Mr. Speaker, Rear Admiral J. Stanton Thompson has honored his country 
with 35 years of service. Following retirement, Stanton plans to 
contribute to his country and community by continuing to manage a 160-
acre family farm and working at the USDA. I know the Members of the 
House will join me in wishing him all the best in the days ahead.

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