[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 151 (Friday, October 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2082-E2083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR FRANK D. GROSS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2007

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this moment to recognize the 
extensive career of Command Sergeant Major Frank D. Gross. CSM Gross 
has spent over 41 years serving in the Missouri Army National Guard and 
Engineer Regiment.
  Frank Gross earned a master's degree in education from Central 
Missouri State University. In 2001, he successfully completed the U.S. 
Army Sergeants Major Academy. During his career, CSM Gross has been 
awarded over 18 medals and ribbons for his selfless leadership and 
dedication. He is highly respected by his peers, as well as by the 
soldiers who he has led.
  CSM Gross's service to our country in wartime has been invaluable. 
Beginning in 2002, Gross served as CSM for the 35th Engineer Brigade 
for over 2 years, where he supervised the deployment of three 
battalions and two

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companies. Due to CSM Gross's exceptional guidance, these units 
effectively completed the missions to which they were assigned.
  Currently, CSM Gross is the Missouri State Command Sergeant Major for 
the Joint Force Headquarters. In this capacity, he is responsible for 
the enlisted soldiers' promotion system, as well as training other 
CSMs. I'm certain that Members of the House will join me in honoring 
Command Sergeant Major Gross for his outstanding service to our 
country.

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