[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 92 (Monday, July 11, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S7984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL LON PRIBBLE

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I wish to recognize and pay 
tribute to LTC Lon Pribble, Deputy Chief of the Army Senate Liaison 
Division, Office of the Chief of Legislative Liaison who will retire on 
30 August 2005. Lieutenant Colonel Pribble's career spans over 22 years 
during which he has distinguished himself as a soldier, leader and 
friend of the U.S. Senate.
  A native of Kansas, Lieutenant Colonel Pribble graduated from the 
U.S. Military Academy in 1983 and was commissioned as a lieutenant in 
the Armor Branch of the U.S. Army. During his career he commanded at 
the platoon and company levels where he ably trained and led America's 
soldiers at home and overseas. In Kirchgoens, Germany he commanded D 
Company and Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 32nd 
Armor Regiment. He served in Southwest Asia as an Intelligence and 
Operations Officer with the 503rd Forward Support Battalion during 
Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Lieutenant Colonel Pribble also served in 
staff and instructor positions in the United States at the National 
Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA, and the Army Staff Management 
College at Fort Belvoir, VA. Prior to assuming his current duties he 
served as a U.S. Army Military fellow for the U.S. Senate and a 
congressional liaison for the House of Representatives. Since January 
2003 Lon Pribble has served with distinction as the Deputy Chief, Army 
Senate Liaison Division where he has superbly represented the Chief of 
Legislative Liaison, the Chief of Staff of the Army and the Secretary 
of the Army, as well as promoting the interests of soldiers, their 
families and civilians of the Army. His professionalism, mature 
judgment, sage advice and interpersonal skills have earned him the 
respect and confidence of Members of Congress and congressional 
staffers with whom he has worked on a multitude of issues. In over 5 
years on Capitol Hill, Lon Pribble has been a true friend of the U.S. 
Senate and the Congress. Serving as one the Army's primary points of 
contact for Senators and their staff he has assisted the Congress in 
understanding Army policies, actions and requirements. As a result he 
and the Army Senate Liaison staff have been extremely successful in 
providing prompt, coordinated and factual replies to all inquiries and 
matters involving Army issues. In addition he has provided invaluable 
assistance to Members and their staff while planning, coordinating and 
accompanying Senate delegations on official travel to numerous 
countries worldwide. His substantive knowledge of the key issues, keen 
legislative insight and ability to effectively advise senior members of 
the Army leadership directly contributed to the successful 
representation of the Army's interests before Congress.
  Throughout his career, LTC Lon Pribble has demonstrated his profound 
commitment to our Nation, his selfless service to the Army, a deep 
concern for soldiers and their families and dedication to excellence. 
Lieutenant Colonel Pribble is a consummate professional whose 
performance in over 22 years of service has personified those traits of 
courage, competency and integrity that our Nation has come to expect 
from its professional Army officers.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Lieutenant Colonel Pribble 
for his honorable service to the people and the Army of the United 
States. We wish him and his family Godspeed and all the best in the 
future.

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