[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING COLONEL TIMOTHY RAY, USAF COMMANDER, 7TH BOMB WING, DYESS 
                             AIR FORCE BASE

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a great leader 
in the 19th District of Texas. America's military has a solid 
foundation of tradition and heritage handed down from generation to 
generation. The United States Air Force in particular holds three core 
values: Integrity, Service Before Self and Excellence in Everything We 
Do.
  While every airman who wears the Air Force uniform is expected to 
practice those core values, there are a select few that lead by example 
and rise above all others. For that they are rewarded with one of the 
military's highest honors--Command.
  As Commander of the 7th Bomb Wing, COL Timothy Ray led more than 
5,000 men and women in direct response to the Global War on Terrorism. 
As home to the B-1B Lancer, under Colonel Ray's leadership, Dyess 
airmen repeatedly sent our enemies running, providing constant 
vigilance and rapid response backed by overwhelming fire power. In 
addition, Dyess' C-130 aircrews have done incredible work saving lives 
by taking soldiers and marines out of the line of fire and into the 
safety of the air.
  As a leader, Colonel Ray has been a stalwart champion of the men and 
women of Dyess AFB as well as their families. He has also been a great 
friend to the city of Abilene. His tireless efforts have made Dyess Air 
Force Base a model installation, especially during a time of war. 
Colonel Ray worked very hard to set tough energy efficiency 
conservation standards with the families and airmen first in his mind. 
His efforts on behalf of the Air Force and the American taxpayer leave 
Dyess Air Force Base a better place.
  I wish Colonel Ray many years of continued success and thank him for 
his service to this great nation. I join with the city of Abilene and 
the 19th District of Texas in saying how proud and thankful we are for 
his leadership. The United States Air Force is blessed to have such a 
capable leader in COL Timothy Ray.

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