[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 23 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL CATHY LUTZ

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2014

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
life of Major General Cathy Lutz, the first female Major General of the 
Mississippi Air National Guard, who went to be with the Lord on January 
18, 2014.
  With over 30 years of military service, Major General Lutz broke 
``glass ceiling'' barriers, while maintaining civility and humility. 
She lived her life in service to friends, family, and country and 
professed ``military and nursing'' the means in which she served God 
and man.
  Called ``one of our nation's premier advocates for better health care 
for . . . soldiers and servicemen,'' Major General Lutz coordinated 
retrieval efforts of wounded servicemen following the terrorist attack 
against the USS Cole and led a medical squadron based out of Saudi 
Arabia.
  In all, Major General Lutz commanded three squadrons in the National 
Guard and received eight military awards, including the Legion of Merit 
for ``exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of 
outstanding services and achievements.''
  While serving the Mississippi Air National Guard, Major General Lutz 
involved herself in the Mississippi art community. She showed her work 
with the Mississippi Art Colony and established an art farm in Flora, 
MS, along with her husband, retired Major General William Lutz.
  Mississippi lost a dear daughter with the death of Major General 
Cathy Lutz. On behalf of the United States Congress and the people of 
Mississippi, we recognize her life and service.

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