[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13063]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  LACKLAND GATEWAY HERITAGE FOUNDATION

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 2010

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the Lackland 
Gateway Heritage Foundation for their dedication to memorializing the 
proud heritage, tradition of honor, and legacy of valor of our 
country's Air Force and the countless sacrifices and contributions that 
our airmen make to defend and preserve the freedom of this nation. 
Since 2003, the foundation has been working tirelessly in their efforts 
to pay tribute to our enlisted airman.
  Thanks to the vision of the Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation, 
efforts for a modern museum are underway at Lackland Air Force Base in 
San Antonio, Texas to commemorate the transformation of young men and 
women into patriotic military professionals and leaders. The United 
States Air Force Airman Heritage Museum aims to make San Antonio the 
prime destination for those seeking to learn, understand, and admire 
the Air Force's history and traditions, providing an educational 
opportunity for the thousands who already visit Lackland Air Force Base 
and the many more who will do so in the future.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation as we recognize their noble 
efforts to memorialize the heritage of our United States Airmen.

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