[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3848-S3849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. GEORGE E. LEWIS

 Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I rise today to honor Dr. George 
E. Lewis, for his outstanding service to our Nation and Maryland as he 
steps down as chair of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP Federal 
Advisory Commission. Dr. Lewis began his service in 1966, when he was 
commission as a second lieutenant in the Army. As an Army officer, Dr. 
Lewis contributed to significant advancements to protect and treat our 
Nation's warfighters and citizens.
  He proudly accepted in 1989 the Pentagon responsibilities of both the 
executive assistant to the Assistant Surgeon General for Medical 
Research and Development and the Army Surgeon General's liaison to the 
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research, Development and 
Acquisition. Dr. Lewis also was the senior medical biological warfare 
defense expert in the Pentagon during Operations Desert Shield and 
Storm.
  In 1991, Dr. Lewis served as a U.S. delegate to the 1991 United 
Nations Biological Weapons Convention Review Conference. In August 
1992, he was assigned as program manager for combat medical systems and 
assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Material Development Activity 
at Fort Detrick. In 1996, he retired after 30 years of military 
service.
  Colonel Lewis's record of service and leadership extends well beyond 
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military service. He has led efforts to preserve historical landmarks, 
to promote good citizenship, and to support tourism and the arts in 
Frederick County. He has been a critical partner to the C&O Canal NHP 
and Maryland's congressional delegation in the success of major 
initiatives including the restoration of the Catoctin and Conococheague 
Aqueducts, the reconstruction of the towpath at Big Slackwater, and the 
completion of a new park headquarters near the canal's midpoint in 
Williamsport.
  In recognition of his years of service to our country and Maryland, 
Dr. Lewis was the recipient of the Department the Army Research and 
Development Achievement Award, and his personal military decorations 
include the Legion of Merit, two oakleaf clusters; the Joint Service 
Commendation Medal; and the Army Commendation Medal, one oakleaf 
cluster.
  In conclusion, I extend my gratitude to Dr. George E. Lewis for his 
outstanding service to his country and community.

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