[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW COOLEY

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 28, 2015

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I stand in recognition of the late 
Major General Andrew Cooley; a dear friend and tremendous patriot who 
dedicated a life of service to this great nation. A true leader and a 
combat veteran, he faithfully served 38 years leading from the front 
and accomplishing much along the way. His career was marked by several 
tours at home and abroad, including the command of an Army Division, 
and was witness to combat in Vietnam, Korea, Lebanon, Somalia, Bosnia, 
Kosovo, and Angola.
  In 1951 General Cooley enlisted in the army at the age of 17, and 
went on to receive his commission from Officer Candidate School at Ft. 
Benning in 1955. Over the course of his career he served in various 
staff and command positions including the principal representative of 
the Department of Defense to the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations and 
Commanding General of the 24th Infantry Division. Upon retirement from 
the Army, General Cooley was instrumental in instituting a forward 
focused logistical infrastructure that remains instrumental to our 
nation's defense.
  Without a doubt General Cooley's many accomplishments should be 
honored. However, his accomplishments could only be realized with the 
support and commitment of his wife of 57 years, Joan and their two 
children, Cathleen and Caroline.
  Mr. Speaker, I stand here today humbled by the many accomplishments 
of a true patriot and it is my great honor to recognize Major General 
Andrew Cooley for his friendship and his service to our great nation.

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