[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               MINNESOTA'S FIRST FEMALE BRIGADIER GENERAL

  (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, in honor of Women's History 
Month, I rise today to celebrate an inspiring woman who now has a 
permanent spot in Minnesota's history books. Last week Sandra Best 
became the first female Brigadier General in the Minnesota National 
Guard.
  General Best was a 20-year-old college student when she joined the 
Air National Guard in 1984. During her 32 years of service, Best has 
proven her dedication to this Nation and to Minnesota through a variety 
of leadership positions.
  In her new position as Brigadier General, Best will serve as the 
chief of staff for the Minnesota National Guard and will be in charge 
of the 133rd Airlift Wing and the 148th Fighter Wing.
  General Best is a true trailblazer. She has broken down barriers and 
forged a path that other women are sure to follow. It is with great 
respect and great pride that I recognize her today.

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