[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING COLONEL PHYLLIS LUTTMAN

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Colonel Phyllis Luttman who passed away on March 1, 2021. I send my 
condolences and prayers to her husband, Walter, as well as her family 
and friends.
  Col. Luttman joined the Air Force in 1962 and was commissioned as a 
1st Lieutenant in October 1969 after receiving her basic nursing 
education in New Jersey. She served on active duty for 30 years and in 
the Reserves for 2 years, later retiring in January 1993 from Keesler 
AFB. Col. Luttman served at numerous installations as an Operating Room 
and Central Supply Director including Otis AFB, Massachusetts, Bunker 
Hill AFB, Indiana, Tuslog Det 37 in Ankara Turkey, Sheppard AFB in 
Texas, David Grant Medical Center in California, and the Medical Center 
at Keesler AFB.
  Col. Luttman was very active in numerous professional organizations 
including the Aerospace Medical Association. She was elected President 
of the Flight Nurse Section from 1979 through 1980 and during her 
career received the Brig. Gen. E.A. Hoefly Award for clinical and 
managerial excellence.
  Col. Luttman was awarded numerous decorations for her service, 
including the Legion of Merit, Air Force Meritorious Service with two 
oak leaf clusters, the Joint Services Commendation Medal, and the Air 
Force Commendation Medal. I admire Colonel Luttman for her unwavering 
dedication to our country.
  Although we are saddened by her passing, we take comfort in her 
example of a life well lived and the legacy she leaves behind. On 
behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we honor the 
memory of Colonel Phyllis Luttman, a loving wife, a dedicated civil 
servant and a woman of God.

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