[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15683]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JOE G. TAYLOR, JR.

 Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to a great Army 
officer, and a great soldier. This month, Major General Joe G. Taylor, 
Jr. will depart the Pentagon to assume new duties as the Commanding 
General, U.S. Army Security Assistance Command in Alexandria, VA. For 
over two years, he has served as first the Deputy then the Chief of 
Army Legislative Liaison where he has proven himself to be a trusted 
advisor to the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff.
  During his tour as the Chief of Army Legislative Liaison, he guided 
the Army's relationship with Congress, wielding a deft and skillful 
touch during a period of tremendous change. Throughout this period, Joe 
Taylor ably assisted the Army's senior leadership in dealings with 
Members of Congress and their staffs in helping them to understand the 
needs of the Army as it faces the challenges of a new century. His 
leadership resulted in cohesive legislative strategies, responsiveness 
to constituent inquiries, well-prepared Army leaders and a coherent 
Army message to Congress.
  Joe Taylor's career has reflected a deep commitment to our Nation, 
which has been characterized by dedicated selfless service, love for 
soldiers and a commitment to excellence. Major General Taylor's 
performance over twenty-seven years of service has personified those 
traits of courage, competency and integrity that our Nation has come to 
except from its Army officers. The Pentagon and the Army Secretariat's 
loss will be the Army Security Assistance Commands gain, as Major 
General Taylor continues to serve his country and the Army. On behalf 
of the United States Senate and the people of this great Nation, I 
offer our heartfelt appreciation for a job well done over the past two 
years and best wishes for continued success, to a great soldier and 
friend of Congress.

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