[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
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                      RECOGNIZING LARRY W. WEIGLER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2006

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Colonel Larry 
W. Weigler, Vice Wing Commander of the Missouri Air National Guard in 
St. Joseph, MO. Colonel Weigler will retire from the 139th Airlift 
Wing, St. Joseph, MO effective May 3, 2006 after more than 36 years of 
dedicated service in the Air National Guard.
  The Colonel has been a member of the armed services since 1969 when 
he enlisted in the Missouri Air National Guard as an aircraft mechanic. 
In 1972 he received an Officer's commission to become an aircraft 
pilot. During his exemplary career Colonel Weigler participated in 
numerous overseas deployments including Operation Desert Storm and 
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending the career of 
Colonel Larry W. Weigler, who exemplifies stellar qualities of 
dedication and service to Northwest Missouri and the United States of 
America.

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