[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10676]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL DAVID W. GAY

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to bring to the 
attention of Senators the retirement of Major General David W. Gay, 
Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard, after a military 
career that has spanned more than 40 years.
  The recipient of many military awards and honors, including the Army 
Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit Award, and the 
National Guard Bureau's Eagle Award, General Gay has been a valuable 
friend to me and all the people of Connecticut. His experience and 
dedication have helped make the Connecticut National Guard the 
exemplary organization that it is today.
  General Gay's contributions to the state go far beyond his command of 
both the Army and Air National Guard. His record of community service 
equals his record of military service and his participation in such 
activities as the Nutmeg State Games and the Character Counts State 
Advisory Board demonstrate his love for the community he calls home.
  Even in retirement, General Gay will continue to work for the people 
of Connecticut as the state's Year 2000 Coordinator. I am happy to 
extend my thanks to General Gay for his years of distinguished service 
and offer my best wishes in his retirement.

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