[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO RETIRING GEN RICHARD A. CODY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to recognize 
the long and distinguished career of GEN Richard A. Cody who is 
retiring after serving our nation's military with distinction for 36 
years.
  General Cody was born in Montpelier, Vermont. He is a graduate from 
the United States Military Academy. General Cody's military education 
also includes the Command and General Staff College and the United 
States Army War College. General Cody is a Master Aviator with over 
5,000 hours of flight time and is an Air Assault graduate.
  General Cody has received numerous decorations and badges for his 
outstanding efforts in the United States Army. These decorations and 
badges include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior 
Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (with four Oak Leaf Clusters), the 
Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious 
Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Air Medal (with numeral 
device ``3''), the Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), 
the Army Achievement Medal, the NATO medal, as well as various other 
service awards.
  General Cody became the 31st Vice Chief of Staff, United States Army, 
on June 24, 2004. He and his wife are also very proud of their two 
sons, who both are serving as commissioned officers in the United 
States Army.
  Madam Speaker, I know that Members of the House will join me in 
paying tribute to GEN Richard A. Cody for his exceptional commitment to 
his fellow soldiers, the United States Army, and the safety and 
security of America. As he prepares for the next stage in his life, I 
am certain that my colleagues will join in me in wishing General Cody, 
his wife, and their two sons all the best.

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