[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 109 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING DAVID GANN OF PENNSYLVANIA

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2016

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I honor my constituent, Colonel David 
R. Gann, on his retirement upon more than 40 years of service with the 
United States Air Force, United States Army Reserve and the 
Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
   Since December 2004, Colonel Gann has served as Commander of the 
193rd Special Operations Medical Group of the 193rd Special Operations 
Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard. He previously served as a medic 
and emergency medical technician in the active Air Force and as chief 
warrant officer/physician assistant in the Army Reserve. Colonel Gann 
deployed on numerous occasions in direct medical support of Operations 
Desert Storm, Uphold Democracy, Joint Guard, Desert Thunder, Enduring 
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He has earned numerous awards and 
decorations for his service.
   Colonel Gann's tireless dedication, professionalism and sacrifice 
touched the lives of countless people and challenged all with whom he 
served to be the best. He's left an enduring legacy of service to our 
Nation.
   On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, with 
great pride I commend and congratulate David R. Gann upon his 
retirement after more than 40 years of selfless service to the United 
States of America.

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