[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E628-E629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL PATRICIA C. LEWIS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to Brigadier General Patricia C. Lewis. As her 30-year career in the 
United States Air Force draws to a close, I would like to draw 
attention to some of her accomplishments and contributions to our great 
nation.
  Brigadier General Patricia C. Lewis is Assistant Surgeon General, 
Strategic Medical Plans and Programs, and Chief of the Medical Service 
Corps. Educated at the University of Philippines in Manila, she 
received a direct commission in the Air Force Medical Service Corps 
upon completing her Master's degree. In her distinguished career, she 
has served at Headquarters Air Force Material Command as Chief of 
Programs and Evaluations in the Office of the Command Surgeon, and at 
Headquarters U.S. Air Force as Chief of Personnel,

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Training and Medical Programs. She has also served as executive officer 
to the Air Force Surgeon General and Director of Medical Operations for 
Headquarters Air Force Inspection Agency. Her commands include the 1st 
Medical Support Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, and 366th 
Medical Group at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Prior to her 
current assignment, General Lewis was Commander of the Air Force 
Medical Support Agency, a field operating agency which reports to the 
Air Force Surgeon General.
  In her career, General Lewis has been awarded a Legion of Merit, a 
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal with 
silver oak leaf cluster, an Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf 
cluster, and an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. She was also 
recognized in 1994 by an Air Force Commitment to Service Award for her 
tireless work with the Medical Service Corps.
  General Lewis has served her career with dedication and honor in the 
service of her country. Her direct support of medical planning and 
programming efforts for the United States Air Force Medical Service has 
greatly enhanced the medical capability needed to ensure success in the 
war on terrorism. In addition, as the Chief of the Medical Service 
Corps, she has directly impacted the careers of hundreds of health care 
executives in the Corps and will influence several generations beyond 
the tenure of her career.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending 
Brigadier General Patricia C. Lewis for her lifetime of hard work in 
the service of our country.

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