[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 29, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H6988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING GENERAL WILLIAM L. SHELTON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                               AIR FORCE

  (Mr. LAMBORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize General William 
L. Shelton on the occasion of his retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
  Over the course of his career, General Shelton has served with great 
distinction and made countless sacrifices for our country. We commend 
his service and the sacrifices of his wife, Linda, and their two 
children, Sara and Joel, in support of his service.
  General Shelton has been a vigilant advocate for national security 
space programs. As the commander of Air Force Space Command, he was 
responsible for more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel who 
assure space and cyberspace protection for our Nation. He established 
an unmatched level of success during a time of increasing challenges. 
His frank and informed discussions on space systems have helped leaders 
and citizens around the world appreciate the value of our Nation's 
space capabilities.
  General Shelton deserves our most heartfelt gratitude and praise. 
Thank you, General Shelton, and best wishes to you and your family.

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