[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 68 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL RANDALL E. SAYRE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brigadier General 
Randall E. Sayre, who is retiring as the Commander of the Nevada Army 
National Guard.
  General Sayre has had a long and distinguished career. General Sayre 
earned his Commission through Army ROTC at the University of Nevada, 
Reno, graduating in 1975 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. 
Over the next 2 decades, General Sayre served in a number of different 
capacities: his initial tour of duty was in Korea, serving as an 
Aviation Operations Officer; he also served tours of active duty as a 
pilot, commander and instructor pilot. In 1981, General Sayre was 
transferred to the Nevada Army National Guard, where he first served as 
an Evacuation Pilot with the 1150th Medical Detachment based out of 
Reno, and subsequently as a Section Leader, Flight Operations Officer, 
and Detachment Commander. General Sayre also served as Battalion 
Commander of the 151 Battalion, 113th Aviation, based in Reno, Nevada 
and as Deputy Commander, Nevada Army National Guard. In February 2003, 
General Sayre was appointed Commander, Nevada Army National Guard and 
Assistant Adjutant General for the State of Nevada. In this role, he 
was responsible for all policies, programs and plans for the Nevada 
Army National Guard.
  Over the course of his long career, General Sayre has also earned a 
number of accolades. He has been awarded the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 7 oak leaf 
clusters), and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the 
Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit, along with many 
others.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the career of Brigadier General 
Randall E. Sayre. His long and illustrious record of service to his 
country shows that he is a true patriot and American hero. I thank him 
for his service and wish him the best in his retirement.

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