[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16494]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL VICKI L. BEARD, UNITED STATES ARMY, ON 
                     THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lieutenant 
Colonel Vicki L. Beard as she prepares to culminate her active duty 
career in the United States Army. Vicki is the epitome of an 
outstanding officer and leader.
  Lieutenant Colonel Beard began her career more than 24 years ago as 
an enlisted soldier. She then received her commission as a second 
lieutenant. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, as well as the 
Command and General Staff College, Vicki Beard has met the many 
challenges of military service as an Army Officer, and has faithfully 
served her country in a variety of command and staff assignments in the 
Continental United States, Germany, and Korea.
  Vicki was previously assigned to the Army Congressional Investigation 
Division as a Congressional Liaison Officer. During her tenure in the 
Army Legislative Liaison Office, Vicki served on several investigation 
panels, spearheading changes in current Army personnel policy.
  She concludes her career as the Special Assistant for Personnel 
Policy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Legislative Affairs. Always thorough and precise in applying her 
personnel expertise, Vicki has been very generous with colleagues, both 
senior and subordinate, who sought out her advice on personnel and 
legislative matters. Senior Defense officials depended on Vicki for her 
studious approach to matters, and Congressional Members and staff 
looked to her for her honesty, candor, and professional assessment of 
any given situation.
  Mr. Speaker, service and dedication to duty have been the hallmarks 
of Lieutenant Colonel Beard's career. She has served our nation and the 
Army well during her years of service, and we are indebted for her many 
contributions and sacrifices in the defense of the United States. I am 
sure that everyone who has worked with Vicki joins me in wishing her 
health, happiness, and success in the years to come.

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