[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17211]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 PROPOSED TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL DOUGLAS E. WADE, UNITED STATES 
              AIR FORCE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                        HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2000

  Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lieutenant 
Colonel Douglas E. Wade as he prepares to culminate his active duty 
career in the United States Air Force. Doug is the epitome of an 
outstanding officer and leader.
  Lieutenant Colonel Wade began his career more than 20 years ago as an 
enlisted soldier in the Army. He then received his direct commission as 
a second lieutenant in the Air Force. A law graduate of Ohio State 
University, as well as the Air Command and Staff College, Doug Wade has 
met the many challenges of military service as an Air Force Officer, 
and has faithfully served his country in a variety of command and staff 
assignments.
  Doug concludes his career as the Director for House Affairs in the 
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs; 
he was instrumental in advising the Defense Department leadership on a 
broad range of national security issues of immediate interest to 
Congress. Doug's personal rapport with the House leadership and Members 
of Congress was vital in ensuring Department of Defense programs were 
clearly presented and soundly defended on Capitol Hill.
  Mr. Speaker, service and dedication to duty have been the hallmarks 
of Lieutenant Colonel Wade's career. He has served our nation and the 
Air Force well during his years of service, and we are indebted for his 
many contributions and sacrifices in the defense of the United States. 
I am sure that everyone who has worked with Doug joins me in wishing 
him and his family health, happiness, and success in the years to come.

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