[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2629-H2630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL A. CALHOUN

  (Mr. RUTHERFORD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments and the retirement of Major General Michael A. Calhoun, 
who has faithfully served America for over 40 years in numerous 
capacities, but most recently as Florida's Adjutant General for the 
last 4 years.
  General Calhoun began his service as a private in 1977, and then he 
secured his commission in the Medical Service Corps. Throughout his 
distinguished career, he has served at every level of command in the 
State and was deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 
earning the respect and confidence of all under his command.
  During his time as Adjutant General, he responded to five named 
storms that

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impacted the State of Florida, one of which resulted in the largest 
mobilization of Florida guardsmen in the State's history.
  It was during that time that I had the privilege of personally 
working extensively with General Calhoun, and I can personally attest 
to his commitment to excellence and to the people of the State of 
Florida.
  Despite the rapid pace of operations over the past 4 years, General 
Calhoun never lost sight of his mission.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank him for his selfless leadership and service, and 
I wish him and his wife, Sophia, the best in their retirement. A 
grateful State and Nation say thank you.

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