[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 15821]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         COMMENDING RONALD BOYD

 Mr. JOHNSON. Madam President, today I wish to recognize the 
work and career of Ronald Boyd of Watertown, SD. Ron is retiring this 
month after serving the American Legion of South Dakota for the past 
decade.
  Ron served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years. In 1999, Ron and his wife 
Marsha moved to Watertown where Ron joined the American Legion 
Department Headquarters Staff as the Department Assistant Adjutant. He 
was appointed Acting Department Adjutant in July 2000 and Department 
Adjutant at the Mid Winter Conference in February 2001.
  During his tenure as Department Adjutant, Ron provided important 
counsel and advice to veterans, family members, VA officials, veterans' 
service officers, State legislators and congressional members on a 
range of issues. In particular, under his leadership, the American 
Legion in South Dakota has provided dozens of forums for veterans and 
their families in towns all across South Dakota to inform them of their 
benefits as veterans. I have always appreciated the time he has taken 
to visit with me in Washington, DC, and in South Dakota and update me 
on the events and issues important to the members of the American 
Legion.
  It is with great honor that I share his impressive accomplishments 
with my colleagues, and I thank him for his service to this Nation and 
its veterans. Ron's consistent dedication to serving his country is 
admirable. His commitment to both the Navy and the legion reflect Ron's 
strong character and work ethic. Countless veterans have benefited from 
his loyalty and devotion. I wish Ron, and his wife Marsha, all the best 
in retirement and thank him for his many years of service.

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