[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2467]
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IN RECOGNITION OF BRIGADIER GENERAL (CA ARNG--RETIRED) EDWARD E. MUNGER

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Retired BG Edward 
E. Munger who served our Nation in the California Army National Guard 
as well as the United States Army. A native of Fresno, General Munger 
is an individual who exemplifies outstanding work ethic and is 
certainly worthy of special recognition.
  During his senior year in high school, Edward enlisted in Fresno's 
185th Infantry Regiment of the California Army National Guard as a 
private. From there, his military career blossomed, as he progressed 
through staff and command positions, eventually including battalion 
commander of his infantry regiment.
  While serving in the California National Guard, Edward owned and 
operated Engineered Sound, an electronics contracting business with 
offices in Fresno, Reno, and Las Vegas. Under his leadership, 
Engineered Sound landed major contracts at such landmarks as the Las 
Vegas Hilton, The Sands Hotel, and Caesars Palace, as well as many 
others in Reno and Lake Tahoe.
  Various local television and radio stations have called on General 
Munger to comment on military operations and strategic planning. He is 
respected throughout the area, and remains involved in many community 
service organizations. Some of these organizations include: the Fresno 
Rotary Club, Valley Children's Hospital, and the Fresno Chamber of 
Commerce.
  In his personal life, General Munger and his wife Tamsen have two 
adult children. It is both an honor and a pleasure to recognize such a 
great man who throughout his life has demonstrated courage and love of 
our country. I want to extend, on behalf of the residents of Fresno, my 
sincerest appreciation for his dedication and service to the country.

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