[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 159 (Thursday, October 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SECRETARY JOHN McHUGH

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                               speech of

                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 28, 2009

  Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor our friend 
and colleague, John McHugh.
  After a distinguished 16 year career in Congress, John now embarks on 
a new phase of his public service as Secretary of the United States 
Army. For many years, it has been my privilege to work with John as Co-
Chair of the House Army Caucus. Together, we have worked to champion 
the needs of the United States Army in a time of great challenge for 
our country.
  John McHugh's commitment to our service men and women and their 
families is second to none, and I have great confidence that he will 
serve them and our nation well as Army Secretary.
  John has always earned the respect of his colleagues because he 
treated others with respect. He set a standard of public service that 
all of us would do well to follow. While this House is losing a 
valuable member, the country is gaining a principled advocate for those 
who wear the uniform.
  I wish him all the best in the years ahead.

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