[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 20 (Thursday, February 16, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WELCOMING COLONEL KENNETH J. LEINWAND

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the Chair recognizes the 
gentleman from Maryland for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. CARDIN. Madam Speaker, I want to join the United States House of 
Representatives today in welcoming Colonel Kenneth J. Leinwand, the 
installation chaplain for Ft. Meade. Colonel Leinwand is the highest-
ranking active duty Jewish chaplain in the United States military.
  The Colonel has been an active duty Army chaplain since 1977. He has 
served in Iraq, Desert Storm, Bosnia and Kosovo. From 2002 to 2004 he 
also served as the command chaplain for all U.S. Army ground forces in 
Europe. Colonel Leinwand has a deep respect and understanding of the 
religious plurality that exists in today's military. Throughout his 
almost 30-year military career, he has provided spiritual comfort and 
solace to soldiers of all faiths.
  Colonel Leinwand has been awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze 
Star, the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, and 
the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster.
  As installation chaplain for Ft. Meade, Colonel Leinwand has direct 
authority over four other chaplains and is responsible for all 
religious programs.
  Madam Speaker, Colonel Leinwand has accomplished many firsts in the 
military as a rabbi and as a chaplain, and it is a great honor to have 
him with us today. I join the House of Representatives in welcoming 
him.

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