[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 14, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S3769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JAMES C. McCONVILLE

  Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize 
MG James C. McConville for his professional dedication and service as 
the Army's Chief of Legislative Liaison, from January 6, 2010, to July 
5, 2011. In this capacity, Major General McConville was responsible for 
advising the Secretary of the Army, the Chief of Staff of the Army and 
other Army senior leadership on all legislative and congressional 
matters. During this period of extraordinary change and challenge for 
the Army, he masterfully led the Army's outreach to Congress.
  It is an honor and a pleasure to recognize my good friend Jim 
McConville who is a native of Quincy, MA. He received his nomination to 
the U.S. Military Academy from the late senior Senator from 
Massachusetts, Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Upon graduation from West 
Point, he was commissioned as an infantry officer. He was also a 2002 
national security fellow at Harvard University. He has had an exemplary 
military career culminating in his recent selection as the commanding 
general of the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault, at Fort Campbell, 
KY.
  Major General McConville clearly understood the importance of 
fostering a strong relationship with the Congress. He worked tirelessly 
on behalf of the Army to earn the trust and confidence of Members of 
Congress and their staffs and his candor and availability ensured 
continuous support for the Army.
  Major General McConville handled some of the most complex and 
sensitive issues our Army has ever faced through two legislative cycles 
with unparalleled results. His service assisted the Army in its efforts 
to restore balance to a force stretched and stressed by the demands of 
the longest war our Nation has fought. His efforts greatly contributed 
to the Army's transformation by building versatile, modular units and 
improving the capabilities of individual soldiers.
  Major General McConville's career includes key command and staff 
assignments. He was deployed as the Commander of 4th Brigade, 1st 
Cavalry Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Based on the heroism 
of his aviators and courageous efforts of his soldiers, his brigade was 
selected as the 2004 Aviation Unit of the Year. Major General 
McConville also served as Deputy Commanding General for the 101st 
Airborne Division, Air Assault, in Afghanistan during Operation 
Enduring Freedom. His key staff assignments include executive officer 
to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and deputy chief of the Office 
of Congressional Liaison.
  I thank Jim for his tremendous service to our Nation. I know that his 
wife Maria, their children Michael, Jessica, and Ryan, and the people 
of Massachusetts are extremely proud of his service. I wish him the 
utmost success as he continues to serve our great Nation at the 101st 
Airborne Division, Air Assault.

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