[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1867]
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                 TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JOHN W. HOLLY

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
career and contributions of Major General John W. Holly. General Holly 
is retiring from his position as Deputy Director of the Missile Defense 
Agency, the Program Executive Officer for Ballistic Missile Defense 
System, and the Director of the Joint National Integration Center.
  Prior to assuming his current position, General Holly was the Program 
Director of the Missile Defense Agency's Ground-based Midcourse Defense 
(GMD) Joint Program Office.
  General Holly was an integral part in the development, construction, 
initial testing, and deployment of the nation's GMD system, which gives 
our nation new and advanced capabilities to defend itself against long-
range ballistic missile attacks.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank General Holly for his work 
developing our nation's defense capabilities against incoming missile 
threats. I strongly believe that his efforts have significantly 
contributed to the defense of our nation.
  During General Holly's time in Huntsville, I enjoyed working with him 
as he led the development of the Ground-Based Missile Defense system. I 
know his leadership and dedication will be sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of everyone in North Alabama, I rise to 
express my gratitude to Major General John W. Holly for his many years 
of service in our nation's military.

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