[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10440]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO RON SAILOR

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2009

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
dedication, service and commitment of Ron Sailor to the veterans of 
Maine.
  Ron was born in Orono, Maine, and is a graduate of George Stevens 
Academy in Blue Hill. He attended Husson College and graduated with a 
Bachelor of Science in accounting in 1968. He then briefly worked for 
Great Northern Paper Company and the Internal Revenue Service.
  Ron served 32 years in the Maine Air National Guard, attaining the 
rank of Colonel. He served in a number of roles, including Chief of 
Staff to the Adjutant General, Public Affairs Officer, and Director of 
Operations and Training.
  Like so many veterans across our nation, Ron's service did not end 
when he took off his uniform. Following his Maine Air National Guard 
service, Ron became active in the American Legion, serving as Orono 
Post 84 Commander, the Penobscot County Vice Commander and the 
Department of Maine Commander.
  For the past 10 years, Ron has served as the Adjutant for the 
Department of Maine. Throughout his service to the American Legion, he 
has worked tirelessly on behalf of all the Maine legionnaires to ensure 
they receive the rights and benefits they have earned from their 
service.
  Maine veterans, both now and for generations to come, will benefit 
because of Ron's efforts. Through his hard work and dedication, Ron has 
left a lasting legacy and brought honor and credit to himself, his 
family, his community, the American Legion and his nation. I have 
valued his candor, his guidance and his friendship, and I extend my 
sincere thank you to him for his many years of service on behalf of the 
veterans of Maine.

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