[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21823]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING 137TH SPACE WARNING SQUADRON

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2003

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a truly 
outstanding part of this nation's defense--the 137th Space Warning 
Squadron based in Greeley, Colorado. For the second time in three years 
(an unequaled achievement), that unit has won the Distinguished Mission 
Support Plaque given by the National Guard Association of the United 
States.
  This national award is given to only five outstanding units 
throughout all the Guard both Army and Air.
  In addition to Colonel William Hudson, I would like to recognize the 
leadership at the 137th of Major Daniel Salgado and Major David Simmons 
for their outstanding work, as well as Brigadier General Mike Edwards 
(at the 140th Wing, Buckley AFB) and Major General Mason Whitney (the 
Colorado Adjutant General). The award shows the outstanding ability, 
competence, and potential of our Colorado Guardsmen at the Greeley 
location.
  Additionally, the 137th in 2002 received many accolades for 
inspections, conversions, support, and community service. I am so proud 
that this unit is in the Fourth Congressional District and going above 
and beyond in its defense of the United States of America. May God 
bless them for their service.

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