[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18277]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2008

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 25th 
anniversary of the establishment of the Army Family Action Plan which 
took place on August 15.
  The Army Family Action Plan is an Army-wide program that aims to 
improve Army quality of life. Through this plan, all members of the 
Army, including active, reserve, and National Guard soldiers, family 
members, retirees, surviving spouses, DA civilians, and military 
technicians have a forum to voice concerns to Army leadership and make 
recommendations for a change regarding standards of living.
  The past 25 years has proven to be a success for the Army Family 
Action Plan as the Army leadership has trusted its recommendations and 
taken action on many new policies due to the plan's ideas.
  I was originally involved with the creation of the Army Family Action 
Plan after watching a film called ``Where's Dad'' by Dr. James Dobson. 
This video addresses some of the greatest threats to meaningful family 
life: fatigue, time pressures, overcommitment and workaholism watching 
it was a life changing experience for me. Afterward, I changed my 
priorities, put my family first and committed to keeping Sundays free 
of events to spend more time with my family. Because this video had 
such a profound impact on me, I shared it with others who I thought it 
may help, including other members of Congress and also General Wickham, 
who was instrumental in developing the Army Family Action Plan.
  I commend the Army for enacting this plan which provides soldiers and 
their families a way to get their perspective heard which in turn 
betters the quality of life of those who serve or have served in the 
Army.
  I am proud to join with the Army in celebrating this significant 
anniversary.

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