[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9325]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING GARRISON CSM GARY DAVIS

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2006

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay public 
tribute to Garrison Command Sergeant Major Gary Davis of Fort Knox, 
Kentucky, retiring June 2 after more than 33 years of military service.
  A native of Spokane, Washington, Garrison CSM Davis first enlisted in 
1972, completing a 6 year tenure with the Washington State National 
Guard. After a brief assignment with the Montana State National Guard, 
he joined the Active Army in May 1980, attending unit training at the 
United States Army Armor Center at Fort Knox.
  Prior to his current assignment at Fort Knox, Garrison CSM Davis 
served as an instructor at the United States Sergeants Major Academy, 
Fort Bliss, TX; and completed numerous other assignments leading 
soldier divisions in Kentucky, Georgia, Arkansas, Hawaii, Louisiana and 
Germany.
  During his time at Fort Knox, Garrison CSM Davis's leadership 
inspired officers and civilians to be good neighbors, making Fort Knox 
and its surrounding communities a better place to live and work. In 
this capacity, he oversaw critical improvements to the Garrison, 
including the modernizing of residential facilities, enhancing the 
quality of life of Fort Knox soldiers and their families.
  Garrison CSM Davis was a tireless advocate of Fort Knox's military 
value and future viability in the months leading up to last year's Base 
Realignment and Closure consideration. Because of his efforts, Fort 
Knox remains open, adapting to a new mission as a vital multi-
functional home to operational army forces and various administrative 
commands.
  Garrison CSM Davis's awards and decorations include the Legion of 
Merit Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army 
Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, 
United Nations Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism and the Superior 
Unit Award.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Garrison Command Sergeant Major 
Gary Davis today, before the entire U.S. House of Representatives, for 
his lifelong example of leadership and service. I would like to thank 
him personally for his exemplary stewardship at Fort Knox during a time 
of war and administrative transition. His unique achievements and 
dedication to the men and women of the U.S. Army make him an 
outstanding American worthy of our collective honor and respect.

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