[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11475]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO GENERAL PETER J. SCHOOMAKER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2007

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, a distinguished career in the United 
States Army has come to an end. General Peter J. Schoomaker recently 
retired after 35 years of service.
  General Schoomaker graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1969 
with a Bachelor of Science degree and later received a Master of Arts 
degree in Management from Central Michigan University. In addition, 
Hampden-Sydney College awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Laws. His 
military education includes the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School, 
the United States Army Command and General Staff College, the National 
War College, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for 
Senior Executives in National and International Security Management.
  On August 1, 2003, General Schoomaker became the 35th Chief of Staff, 
United States Army. Prior to this assignment, he spent 31 years in a 
variety of command and staff assignments with both conventional and 
special operations forces. General Schoomaker has taken part in various 
deployment operations around the world, including Desert One in Iran, 
Urgent Fury in Grenada, Just Cause in Panama, Desert Shield/Desert 
Storm in Southwest Asia, Uphold Democracy In Haiti, and supported 
various worldwide joint contingency operations, including those in the 
Balkans.
  General Schoomaker's distinguished career has been recognized by his 
peers as he has been awarded: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, 
two Army Distinguished Service Medals, four Defense Superior Service 
Medals, three Legions of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, two Defense 
Meritorious Service Medals, three Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint 
Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat 
Infantryman Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and HALO Wings, the Special 
Forces Tab, and the Ranger Tab.
  Madam Speaker, I know the members of the House will join me in 
commending General Schoomaker for a career of faithful service to his 
Nation and wish him well in his retirement.

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