[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11150]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLONEL CARROLL F. POLLETT

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2000

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a great United States 
Army officer and soldier, Colonel Carroll F. Pollett, and to thank him 
for his contributions to the Army and the country. On Friday, June 23, 
2000 Colonel Pollett will relinquish command of the Army's 3rd Signal 
Brigade which is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas in my district for 
assignment to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, DC.
  Colonel Pollett began his military career in the enlisted ranks 
attending basic training and earning his credentials in the Signal 
Corps from the bottom up with such jobs as Radio Operator, Team Chief, 
Operations Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant. He was commissioned a Second 
Lieutenant in the Signal Corps following his graduation from Officer 
Candidate School and has commanded troops as a Signal Platoon Leader, 
Company Commander, and Battalion Commander before taking command of the 
3rd Signal Brigade. Carroll has served in staff positions from company 
level to the Department of the Army and along the way found time to 
earn a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees. He has served at 
numerous posts both in the United States and Europe during times of 
peace and war.
  Carroll is a consummate professional whose performance personifies 
those traits of courage, competency and commitment that our nation has 
come to expect from its Army officers. We are saddened that he will be 
leaving, but we will wish him Godspeed and good luck in his new 
assignment.
  Let me also say that every accolade to Carroll must also be 
considered a tribute to his family, his wife Dayna and their two sons, 
Derek and Brian. As a wife and mother, Dayna has been a true partner in 
all of his accomplishments.
  Carroll's career has reflected his deep commitment to our nation, and 
has been characterized by dedicated selfless service, love for soldiers 
and their families and a commitment to excellence. I ask Members to 
join me in offering our heartfelt appreciation for a job well done and 
best wishes for continued success to a great soldier and friend--
Colonel Carroll F. Pollett.

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