[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 118 (Thursday, July 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES WEILAND'S CIVIL AIR PATROL SERVICE

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2008

  Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the long 
and committed service of Lieutenant Colonel James Weiland to the 
Illinois Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, CAP. It was in April 1956 that 
Jim joined the CAP as a cadet and through his high school years he 
attained the rank of cadet captain. He then served his country in the 
U.S. Air Force for 3 years before joining the CAP as a senior member.
  During his service as a member of the Illinois Wing, Lt. Col. Weiland 
held several leadership positions including Group Commander, Cadet 
Program Development Officer Wing Director of Cadets. Prior to these 
challenges he served with distinction as Wing Assistant Director as 
well as Communications, Licensing and Radio Maintenance Officer. These 
challenges led to his being named CAP Communicator of the Year in 2008.
  Beyond these significant accomplishments, Lt. Col. Weiland will again 
distinguish himself at the conclusion of the July 26, 2008, Illinois 
Wing Summer Encampment making this the 60th summer encampment he has 
attended since 1956. Since his first, Jim has missed only 1 year but 
served at two different encampments from 1962 through 1968. Through 
these many years Jim has led cadets as Encampment Commander 3 times, 
Deputy Commander 6 times, Financial Officer 44 times and Tactical 
Officer 6 times. These leadership roles have led him to eight different 
CAP encampment sites within the Illinois patron area. While these 
leadership positions were ample commitment alone, Jim also helped out 
with other responsibilities such as serving the encampment's 
communications and many administrative needs.
  It is my honor, Madam Speaker, to recognize Lt. Col. Weiland's long 
service, unselfish dedication and hard work in support of the Civil Air 
Patrol and the Illinois Wing Encampment Program for nearly five 
decades. It can be said of this truly committed patriot, the Civil Air 
Patrol and many fine young cadets can all be said to have benefited 
tremendously from the distinguished commitment of Lt. Col. James 
Weiland.

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