[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 29171]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO GARY W. PURYEAR

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
honor Gary W. Puryear of the 94th Regional Support Command, for his 
leadership and vision in creating one of the most comprehensive 
development and land exchange projects in support of the soldiers, 
sailors, and marines in the United States Armed Services.
  Mr. Puryear established himself as a leader while developing a state-
of-the-art home and training center for twenty-one units of the United 
States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps Reserve in Manchester. He 
spearheaded this innovative program, assisting the Department of the 
Army in saving over $2.5 million dollars in repair and maintenance 
costs. His efforts also saved the Navy over $350,000 per year in lease 
costs, and fostered the expansion goals of both the Manchester Airport 
and Saint Anselm College.
  Mr. Puryear also actively worked to publicize the Army Reserve's 
Modular Design System (MDS), highlighting its cost effectiveness and 
speed, and subsequently reaffirming the importance of pursuing a 
process of multiple and mutual success.
  Mr. Puryear's efforts largely contributed to creating this state-of-
the-art training center. As a result, 1,091 soldiers now occupy the 
center as a residence and a training site. The center itself indirectly 
helped expand the Manchester Airport as a vital shipping and 
transportation link by freeing up prime development space for airport 
related activities.
  Gary Puryear has proven himself an innovative leader who is committed 
to the United States Armed Forces, and the community as a whole. He has 
assisted in saving the taxpayers thousands of dollars annually, 
enhancing the readiness of our armed forces, and solidifying a long-
term military presence in Manchester and Londonderry. It is an honor to 
represent him in the United States Senate.

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