[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6635]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          MERITORIOUS SERVICE CITATION FOR MG WILLIAM E. RAPP

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Major General William 
E. Rapp.
  Major General Rapp distinguished himself through exceptionally 
meritorious service from 1 August 2012 to 1 June 2014, while serving as 
the Chief of Army Legislative Liaison. During this period of 
extraordinary change, continued combat operations in Afghanistan, and 
significant fiscal constraints and challenges facing the Army, Major 
General Rapp implemented and fostered a significantly improved 
strategic partnership with the 113th Congress. He clearly understood 
the importance of Congressional oversight and spearheaded the execution 
of an Army strategy to enhance Congressional trust and confidence in 
Army programs, policies and operations. Major General Rapp did a truly 
outstanding job in dealing with some of the most complex issues the 
Army faced during the last two legislative cycles with unparalleled 
results, enabling the Army to receive the necessary authorities and 
resources to support combat operations, sustain the all-volunteer force 
and maintain the quality of life for Soldiers, their Families and Army 
Civilians. Major General Rapp's outstanding leadership, strategic 
vision, and keen judgment are in keeping with the finest traditions of 
military service and reflect great credit upon him, the Office of the 
Army Legislative Liaison and the United States Army.

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