[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[House]
[Pages 10328-10329]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     HONORING COLONEL GARY B. WOOD

  (Mr. NETHERCUTT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of 
Colonel Gary B. Wood. Colonel Wood currently serves as Vice Commander 
of the 53d Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, but his journey began 
in Washington State, my home State.
  Colonel Wood was born in Tacoma, Washington. Even as a young boy, he 
knew that he wanted to be a fighter pilot. He earned a Bachelor of Arts 
Degree from Washington State University and a Master's Degree from 
Golden Gate University. While in college, he was active in the ROTC and 
Sigma Nu Fraternity.
  His service in the military has taken him all over the United States 
and the world. From Alabama to Korea and North Carolina and Saudi 
Arabia, people everywhere have benefited from the kindness and 
commitment of this 6'4" colonel, who is known primarily as ``Tiny.''

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  As a youth football coach or a crisis line volunteer, Colonel Woods' 
compassion has always shone brightly.
  For 30 years, he has dedicated himself to his family, his work and 
his country. I knew Gary best as a college fraternity brother. He was 
always well liked by all who knew him, and he set a high standard and a 
strong example for all underclassmen.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor today to salute Colonel Gary Wood on his 
distinguished career. I am proud to call him a friend, and I wish him 
the very best in his life ahead.

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