[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5278]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MICHAEL S. WILSON

  (Mr. JOLLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a gentleman who has 
dedicated his life to serving our Nation, a true American leader and 
hero who hails from the State of Florida, Mr. Michael S. Wilson.
  Mike is retiring from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems 
after 47 years of service to our war fighters and the defense industry. 
He has distinguished himself throughout his career, most notably by 
developing and fielding over 15 programs for our Armed Forces.
  One of Mike's proudest career achievements is the performance of 
ordnance and tactical systems during the urgent ramp-up required for 
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Virtually overnight, he oversaw the ramp-up of 
all General Dynamics production lines to provide ammunition when it was 
needed the most.
  Mr. Speaker, the munitions industrial base, commercial industry, and 
each branch of our Armed Forces will miss Mike Wilson's leadership. As 
a nation, let us recognize his intrepid service and dedication to the 
mission of supporting our warfighters.
  I ask that this body join me in honoring and congratulating Mike on a 
most honorable and truly energetic and innovative career.

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