[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1782]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL GARY ACE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2005

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
LTC Gary Ace who will be leaving his position as Legislative Liaison 
officer in the Army House Liaison office on February 18, 2005. Gary has 
volunteered for assignment to United States Central Command with duty 
in Iraq and Kuwait. During his tenure, Lieutenant Colonel Ace has 
distinguished himself as a friend, trusted resource, and an officer who 
epitomizes the modern American professional soldier.
  The quality of Lieutenant Colonel Ace's leadership, management, and 
inter-personal skills, led him to be specially selected to serve in the 
Secretary of the Army's Legislative Liaison office in the United States 
House of Representatives. In that capacity, he has been responsible for 
maintaining liaison with 435 Members of Congress, their personal 
staffs, and 20 permanent or select legislative committees. Over the 
past year, Gary devoted himself to getting to know more than 100 
Members personally. His dedication, candor and professionalism while 
serving in this capacity has earned him the reputation of being a go-to 
person on Capitol Hill to resolve issues pertaining to the Army.
  Gary's fine service to his country has seen him recognized with many 
awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal with 
three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf 
Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Parachutist 
Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Expert Infantry Badge. Lieutenant 
Colonel Ace has repeatedly stood for the defense of this Nation, her 
citizens and their freedom. This devotion and steadfast commitment to 
the defense of freedom and liberty around the world is the hallmark of 
a great American.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my personal gratitude to Lieutenant 
Colonel Ace for his service to the House of Representatives, and I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing Gary for his service to our 
country. The United States will be well served as Lieutenant Colonel 
Ace furthers his career at CENTCOM in Iraq and Kuwait.

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