[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14932]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. BRENDAN GODFREY

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                         HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 8, 2004

  Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Brendan 
Godfrey, a great scientist, leader, and friend. As the Deputy Director 
of the 311th Human Systems Wing at Brooks City-Base, formerly Brooks 
Air Force Base, since 1998, Dr. Godfrey has served the medical and 
human system needs of the Air Force and the San Antonio community.
  Dr. Godfrey has proven his leadership skills and abilities, to the 
benefit of Brooks, the Air Force, and the San Antonio community. Dr. 
Godfrey has been a true partner in the transformation of Brooks from an 
Air Force base to the first city-base in the country. He has provided 
good counsel, creative ideas, and tremendous energy to make this first-
ever transition a reality.
  Brooks City-Base has greatly benefited from Dr. Godfrey's 30 years of 
scientific and managerial experience. He has successfully managed large 
staffs and budgets, and under Dr. Godfrey's direction, Brooks City-Base 
has increased its productivity and has forged unprecedented community 
partnerships that have benefited both Air Force warfighters and the 
local community.
  Dr. Godfrey's accomplishments have distinguished him from his peers, 
and his colleagues have recognized his leadership skills by naming him 
the Director of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. I am happy 
to congratulate him on this new assignment; however, I know Brooks 
City-Base and the San Antonio community will miss his valuable service. 
I am confident that he will continue to create innovations that will 
enable the Air Force to better serve its military members and our 
country.
  It is a pleasure to recognize and thank Dr. Godfrey for his many 
contributions and public service. I ask the Members of the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring this gentleman on his promotion 
as the new Director of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and 
wish Dr. Brendan Godfrey and his family all the best.