[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1503-E1504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL PETE TAYLOR, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant 
General Pete Taylor, U.S. Army, Retired, of Belton, Texas, for his 
dedication to our country while serving over 33 years in the Army. LTG 
Taylor exemplifies what it means to commit his life to his country and 
has more than earned our admiration and respect. He is a deserving 
recipient of a Congressional Veterans Commendation.
  LTG Taylor has more than 33 years of Senior Executive experience as a 
commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He has led organizations at 
every level, culminating with his appointment as Commanding General of 
III corps at Fort Hood, Texas. For his service and actions in combat, 
LTG Taylor has been awarded two Distinguished Service Medals, the 
Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars and two 
Army Commendation Medals for valor. LTG Taylor has focused his career 
on leading, training, planning, operations, and crisis management.
  After retiring from the U.S. Army in 1993, LTG Taylor continued to 
dedicate his time to

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worthy causes. His leadership skills have been invaluable throughout 
his post-military career.
  LTG Taylor served as one of five congressionally appointed members on 
the Overseas Basing Commission, is founder and the current chairman of 
The Heart of Texas Defense Alliance, and founded and served as chairman 
of the Military Child Education Coalition. From 2006 to 2010, LTG 
Taylor assisted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the 
development and implementation of their influenza pandemic response 
plan as well as the ongoing testing and refinement of that plan through 
training drills and exercises, which paid great dividends in the 
successful response to H1N1 in 2009.
  I commend LTG Taylor's selfless service to his community and nation. 
His dedication to our country and community reflects the best values of 
central Texas. I join his family and friends in saluting his great work 
and dedication to our country.

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