[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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               REMEMBERING MAJOR GENERAL FLOYD L. EDSALL

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish to recognize an exceptional 
Nevadan and veteran, Army MG Floyd Edsall. On January 29, 2014, 
Nevada's humble servant was called home after 92 years of devoted 
community advocacy.
  Born December 21, 1921, Mr. Edsall answered a call for military 
service at an early age through his involvement at UNR in their ROTC 
program. In 1944, he fought in World War II and was awarded the Silver 
Star and three Bronze Stars for his valiant bravery.
  Upon his return from service with the Army's 63rd Infantry Division, 
Major General Edsall taught at Elko and Sparks High Schools as well as 
his alma mater UNR, where he coached football and track and field. 
Throughout his teaching and coaching career, he remained active in the 
Nevada Guard.
  Major General Edsall is recognized as the Nevada National Guard's 
first full-time adjunct general. From 1967 to 1979, he commanded the 
Nevada Air and Army Guard all while maintaining a steadfast dedication 
to expanding the Guard's enlistments during the Vietnam war. His focus 
and recruitment abilities exhibited with the Guard were widely 
regarded, and Major General Edsall retained his role of leadership over 
the span of three Nevada gubernatorial administrations.
  Recognizing a lifetime of commitment to service, the Nevada Army 
Guard dedicated a 1,697-acre training facility in his honor in 1997, 
and on May 10 of the same year, the Maj. Gen. Floyd Edsall Training 
Center opened to further the foundations of service his namesake bears.
  Major General Edsall's passing is a great loss and his loyal 
commitment to the Silver State will never be forgotten. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in remembering the life of a devoted Nevadan and 
honoring his accomplishments.

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