[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13600]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           WELCOMING HOME CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GERALD MURRAY

  (Mr. McHENRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome home Chief Master 
Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald Murray, who is returning this fall to 
Boiling Springs, North Carolina, after 29 years of dedicated service to 
our Nation.
  Chief Murray grew up in Boiling Springs, a town in my district, and 
entered the Air Force in October of 1977. He was stationed in Florida, 
South Carolina, Washington and Georgia, and also served overseas in 
Turkey and Japan, before being deployed to support Desert Storm and 
Southern Watch.
  As the 14th chief master sergeant, the highest noncommissioned 
officer in the Air Force, his many years of devoted service to our 
Nation deserve the highest praise. Chief Murray's numerous tours and 
operations clearly demonstrate his drive and determination to protect 
our country and ensure our freedoms.
  Chief Murray answered the call to protect our country and to serve 
with valor, class and integrity; and he represented Western North 
Carolina and America well. He deserves the highest phrase; and we are 
happy to have you home, Chief Murray.

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