[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 22259]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   TRIBUTE TO MAJOR DAVID B. CHANDLER

 Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Air 
Force Major David B. Chandler for his service as my military fellow 
this past year. I commend Major Chandler for his performance, and 
express my appreciation to him for all his efforts and dedication.
  Major Chandler's leadership ability shined throughout his fellowship. 
During a very busy and challenging year for the Senate, Major Chandler 
handled a new Congress, a new administration, confirmations, a 
compressed defense authorization process, and finally, the tragic 
events of September 11. His composure in the face of all these 
challenges ensured timely inputs to me, my staff, and to the people of 
the great State of Arkansas.
  He served as one of my key advisors on a variety of national security 
issues. Major Chandler's efforts with the bipartisan, bicameral C-130 
Caucus resulted in a modernization plan supported by members of 
Congress from 27 States. He assisted me in my duties on the Senate 
Armed Services Committee, especially relating to my role as the ranking 
Republican on the Personnel Subcommittee. His hard work was greatly 
appreciated during Senate deliberations on the FY02 Defense 
Authorization bill.
  Major Chandler has been a credit to the Air Force Legislative Fellows 
program. The Air Force should be very proud of his service this past 
year. Certainly, I will follow the development of Major Chandler's 
career with pride. My appreciation and best wishes go with him, his 
wife Sheri, and their daughter Shelby.

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