[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6699]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL DR. THOMAS W. TRAVIS

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brigadier General 
Dr. Thomas W. Travis for his dedication to public service.
  Brigadier General Dr. Thomas W. Travis is commander of the 311th 
Human Systems Wing of the Brooks City Base in the great State of Texas. 
Serving as both a command pilot and chief flight surgeon, he believes 
strongly that the human being is the real key to developing capable 
armed forces.
  A distinguished graduate of numerous schools and universities, he has 
earned a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science degree in physiology, 
a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Uniformed Services University of 
Health Sciences School of Medicine, a Master of Science degree in 
public health, and a Master of Science degree in national resource 
strategy. His ongoing dedication to knowledge and learning has helped 
to make the 311th Human Systems Wing, located in Brooks City Base, the 
excellent unit it is today.
  Brigadier General Travis is the recipient of numerous awards and 
decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf 
clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, 
the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Combat Readiness Medal, and 
the Air Force Recognition Ribbon.
  I am proud to honor the many accomplishments and awards of Brigadier 
General Dr. Thomas W. Travis. His service sets a strong example for all 
of those who serve under his guidance.

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