[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2300-E2301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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                        HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to five 
retired United States Generals who, for the past two years, have served 
as members of my Military Advisory Council.
  These distinguished Americans have served the Nation as leaders of 
our Armed Forces. They continue their service in our community. I am 
fortunate to have the benefit of their advice on military affairs.
  As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have often 
turned to my Military Advisory Council as we considered legislation and 
appropriations to meet the needs of our Armed Forces. I have benefited 
immeasurably from their knowledge and experience.
  I commend them for their commitment to our men and women in uniform 
and thank them for making their expertise available to me. They are: 
General John Wickham Jr., former Chief of Staff, United States Army, 
General Donald Shepperd, former Director, Air National Guard, General 
John Cronin, former Deputy Commander, Fleet Marine, General Bill Van 
Dyke, former Adjutant General, Arizona National Guard, and General 
Ronald Shoopman, former Commander Arizona 162nd Fighter Wing.

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  They all have proven themselves to be true patriots. It has been my 
privilege to have them as advisors on military issues. On behalf of our 
Armed Forces I thank them for their continued service.

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