[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 184 (Tuesday, November 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                RENAMING FORT GORDON TO FORT EISENHOWER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Allen) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the formal 
renaming of Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower, a well-known name in 
history throughout the world.
  Located in Augusta, Georgia, this military base has experienced a 
major transformation over the last 10 years and is widely considered a 
top-tier installation that will continue to grow, all while training 
and housing thousands of the best and brightest who serve our country.
  As the home of the Eisenhower Medical Center, which provides top-
notch healthcare services for our veterans and men and women in 
uniform, as well as the U.S. Army Cyber Command and the U.S. Army Cyber 
Center of Excellence, this renaming is a true representation of 
President Eisenhower's commitment to science and innovation and his 
love for the surrounding community that he so frequently visited for 
fellowship and sport.
  A beloved visitor of Augusta, President Eisenhower's deep ties and 
admiration for the area were well known. My team and I worked side by 
side with local community members to ensure that if the base was to be 
renamed, its new name would reflect both the history of our community 
and the significance of the mission.
  President Eisenhower made 45 trips to Augusta--5 before he became 
President, 29 while in office, and 11 after his first term--taking full 
advantage of all that our community has to offer, including the world-
renowned Augusta National Golf Club, one of his favorite destinations.
  President Eisenhower always found time for his faith, as well. At the 
Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Augusta, there is a pew known as 
the Eisenhower pew. It has a plaque on it where the former President 
would worship when he was in town.
  With a name like Fort Eisenhower and the international renown that 
comes with it, as well as the critical missions housed there, this 
military base will endure from now on.
  As President Eisenhower's granddaughter Susan Eisenhower stated at 
the renaming ceremony: ``If Dwight Eisenhower were here today, he would 
be full of heartfelt appreciation for the focus and dedication this 
community has placed on serving our country and keeping it safe.''
  I couldn't agree more.

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