[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24081]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL TERRY LEE PAUL, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

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                           HON. FLOYD SPENCE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 5, 1999

  Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I rise to recognize 
Brigadier General Terry Lee Paul, the Legislative Assistant to the 
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. General Paul retired from 
active duty on Friday, October 1st, after 30 years of exceptional 
service in the Corps.
  For the last 10 years, General Paul has been in charge of the Marine 
Corps Office of Legislative Affairs. During this time, many Members of 
Congress and staff have come to know General Paul as a very reliable 
and articulate spokesman for the Corps. His straightforward approach 
and extensive knowledge of policy and programs has especially been of 
great benefit to those of us on the Armed Services Committee. Through 
the effective communication efforts of General Paul, the Congress has 
become familiar with the details of important programs, which are 
essential to the mission of the Marine Corps, such as, the V-22 
Program, the Advanced Assault Amphibious Vehicle, the KC-130J, and the 
Maritime Pre-positioned Force-Enhancement, among others. General Paul 
has tirelessly endeavored to inform Members and staff on issues ranging 
from the capabilities, technological advances, concepts of operations, 
and funding requirements of necessary programs, to the basic needs of 
Marines in the field and of their families on base.
  Although, General Paul is well known for his in-depth knowledge of 
the legislative issues and operational requirements of the Marine 
Corps, he is also greatly respected as a dedicated leader, who 
possesses a deep and abiding passion for what it means to be a Marine. 
General Paul is, above all, a Marine of unquestionable devotion to 
duty, impeccable integrity, absolutely sound character, and dedication 
to professionalism. Through his assignments as a Senator Liaison, a 
Special Assistant to the Commandant, and, finally, as the Legislative 
Assistant to the Commandant, General Paul has always effectively 
communicated the message of ``making Marines and winning battles.'' 
Because of the efforts of General Paul, the United States Marines Corps 
is better equipped and more prepared to carry out its mission in these 
demanding times.
  As Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, I have a special 
appreciation for the outstanding work that General Paul has done. His 
involvement in briefings and hearings before the House, as well as in 
Congressional Delegation travel to points around the world, has ensured 
that these activities were carried out in an efficient and instructive 
manner. General Paul has set a high standard for others to emulate. His 
total devotion to the Corps is evident in every action that he has 
taken, and he is to be commended on his more than thirty years of 
exemplary service to our Nation. I would like to wish General Paul and 
his lovely wife, Sharon, much continued success in their future 
endeavors.

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