February 28, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E335 Kenneth O. Preston for his extraordinary dedi- Sergeant Major of the Army Preston and HONORING WILLIAM THEODORE cation to duty and service to the United States Chief of the Staff of the Army General George ‘‘BILL’’ KIRBY of America. Sergeant Major Preston, the 13th Casey Jr. worked together tirelessly to in- Sergeant Major of the Army, will retire from crease support for families by implementing HON. JEFF DENHAM active military duty in March after 35 distin- the Army Family Covenant and the Army OF CALIFORNIA guished years of service to the United States Community Covenant to expand and improve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army. services and raise awareness about the Monday, February 28, 2011 Sergeant Major of the Army Preston is a na- unique challenges military families face. His tive of Mount Savage, Maryland and was born observations and advice to the Army leader- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in February 1957. He entered the Army in ship have impacted the decisions to imple- acknowledge and honor the life and legacy of June of 1975 as a Cavalry Scout, hoping to ment the most comprehensive transformation William Theodore ‘‘Bill’’ Kirby. save enough money for college to become an of the Army since World War II, building Off of Triangle Road in Mariposa County, architect. After serving his first enlistment, he versatile and modular units capable of con- CA, is Kirby Peak. The peak is named in and his family decided to pursue a career in ducting a full-spectrum of operations. honor of Bill’s 1933 volunteer effort to save the Army. He has served in every enlisted this land from a forest fire. As the firemen leadership position including cavalry scout, This Non-Commissioned Officer has contin- worked to contain the fire, their resupply line Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, tank com- ued the traditions of the Best Warrior Competi- was stretched due to the tough terrain. Bill, a mander, and Command Sergeant Major. He tion that was introduced in 2002. He ensured teenager at the time, volunteered to work with was selected as the Command Sergeant that Soldiers from any military occupational others in the pack crew. He led a mule train Major of the 1st Armored Division and V specialty, male or female, could compete and to the fire with much needed supplies for the Corps in Germany. Prior to his current assign- win. The motivation, discipline and focus of firemen and assisted in the firefight. ment, he was the Command Sergeant Major these competitors, from across the Army, is a Like many in his generation, Bill came when for Combined Joint Task Force 7 during Oper- direct result of his presence, support and lead- called to serve the war effort. He spent World ation Iraqi Freedom and was instrumental in ership. War II aboard the SS Marcus Daly—a mer- executing the invasion into Iraq. Sergeant Major of the Army Preston’s most chant marine ship. The Daly was not only one Kenneth Preston has been awarded numer- important contribution was through his direct of the first ships into the Philippines, but also ous personal awards and decorations during involvement with the Non-Commissioned Offi- received the Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Ci- his career. The Medal (with cer Professional Development Education Sys- tation Ribbon. Bill himself received a personal ), the , the tem. He oversaw the greatest transformation citation for his bravery after the Daly was at- Meritorious Service Medal (with three oak leaf of the Non-Commissioned Officer Education tacked. clusters), the Joint Service Commendation System since its advent. He encouraged dis- Following the war Bill returned to Merced Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (with tributed learning, allowing Soldiers the capa- and founded, along with his father and broth- three oak leaf clusters), the Army Achieve- bility of taking classes online, affording them er, Kirby Manufacturing, a maker of farm ma- ment Medal (with two oak leaf clusters), the more time at home with their families. The Ad- chinery and equipment. Kirby Manufacturing Army Good Conduct Medal (with silver knot vanced and Senior Leader Courses are now has expanded into a global producer and was and three bronze knots), the National Defense closer in line with what our leaders require in the first American manufacturer to sell farm Service Ribbon (with one bronze ), Afghanistan and Iraq. With the introduction of equipment to China following normalization. the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the the Structured Self-Development online mod- Kirby equipment is also used to load and , the Global War on ule system, Soldiers are ensured the best maintain Air Force One. Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global training and education. Even while running a multinational manufac- War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Non- turer, Bill found a way to be a pillar of our Kenneth Preston is an American hero who community. He was a Scoutmaster, an Elk, Commissioned Officer Professional Develop- has been selfless in his service to the Nation ment Ribbon (with award numeral 4), the and a Mason. He served as President of the through war, peace, and personal trial. His Merced County Chamber of Commerce, the , the Overseas Ribbons performance and accomplishments throughout (with award numeral four), the NATO Medal, Merced County Fair Board, and the Merced his long and distinguished career have left a County Historical Society. As a testament to the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of legacy of training, professional education, and Kuwait), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with his influence, every year people around the care for families that is without equal. When community participate in ‘‘The Bill Kirby An- oak leaf cluster), the Army Meritorious Unit history looks back at the 13th Sergeant Major Commendation, and the Department of the nual Historical Society BBQ.’’ of the Army, it will be clear that his abilities as Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Bill Army Staff Badge. a trainer, leader and senior enlisted advisor Mr. Speaker, It has been a pleasure to work Kirby and his many contributions to California were a fitting tribute to the professionalism of closely with Sergeant Major Preston over the and the Nation. May we keep him and those the best Non-Commissioned Officer Corps in last seven years of his career as he has he left behind in our hearts and prayers. the world. served in the highest enlisted position attain- f able in the Army. He has proven himself to be Mr. Speaker, On behalf of a grateful Nation, PERSONAL EXPLANATION a tremendous wartime leader who dem- I join my colleagues today in saying thank you onstrated unselfish devotion to the Nation and to Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. the soldiers he leads. He has been a friend Preston for his extraordinary dedication to duty HON. GARY C. PETERS and trusted advisor to my colleagues and I on and service to this country throughout his dis- OF MICHIGAN the Appropriations Committee as he worked tinguished career in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tirelessly to restore balance to a force and we wish him all the best in his well-de- Monday, February 28, 2011 stressed by the demands of the war on ter- served retirement. Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, due to a family rorism. He was instrumental in significantly im- medical emergency, I had to return to Michi- proving our Soldiers’ uniform, equipment—and f gan on the evening of February 18. I was un- most importantly—professional Non-Commis- able to be present to cast my vote on a series PERSONAL EXPLANATION sioned Officer Education System. The impact of amendments to H.R. 1, as well as on final of his efforts will benefit the Army for decades passage of this bill. I wish the record to reflect to come. His personal leadership contributed my intentions had I been able to vote. to building the most professional Non-Com- HON. MIKE McINTYRE Had I been present for rollcall No. 104, I missioned Officer Corps in the world. As the OF NORTH CAROLINA would have voted ‘‘no.’’ highest enlisted Soldier, he ensured our Sol- Had I been present for rollcall No. 105, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diers remained true to the core Army Values: would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Monday, February 28, 2011 Had I been present for rollcall No. 106, I Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. His would have voted ‘‘no.’’ focus on adherence to discipline and high up- Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall Had I been present for rollcall No. 107, I keep of Army standards have led to the suc- vote Number 92 (Kline Amendment No. 214) would have voted ‘‘no.’’ cessful execution of wars in Iraq and Afghani- on H.R. 1, I mistakenly recorded my vote as Had I been present for rollcall No. 108, I stan. ‘‘no’’ when I should have voted ‘‘yes.’’ would have voted ‘‘no.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 09:08 Mar 01, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28FE8.016 E28FEPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 28, 2011 Had I been present for rollcall No. 109, I While I believe deficit reduction must be a top PERSONAL EXPLANATION would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ priority for Congress, and I have introduced Had I been present for rollcall No. 110, I legislation that would trim tens of billions of HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY would have voted ‘‘no.’’ dollars from our deficits over the coming OF CALIFORNIA Had I been present for rollcall No. 111, I years, I believe H.R. 1 makes extreme cuts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘no.’’ that put continued economic recovery and job Had I been present for rollcall No. 112, I creation at risk. Even if successfully enacted, Monday, February 28, 2011 would have voted ‘‘no.’’ H.R. 1 would only cut our projected deficit for Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, on February Had I been present for rollcall No. 113, I fiscal year 2011 by about 4 percent. What is 18, 2011, I was unavoidably detained and was would have voted ‘‘no.’’ really needed is a comprehensive, long term unable to record my vote for rollcall No. 94. Had I been present for rollcall No. 114, I deficit reduction plan that gets our fiscal house Had I been present I would have voted: would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ in order while maintaining programs that cre- Rollcall No. 94: no—Young of Alaska Had I been present for rollcall No. 115, I ate jobs and keep us competitive in the global Amendment No. 533. would have voted ‘‘no.’’ marketplace. f Had I been present for rollcall No. 116, I PRESIDENT OBAMA’S DECISION TO would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ f Had I been present for rollcall No. 117, I STOP DEFENDING DOMA would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ DISCOVERY Had I been present for rollcall No. 118, I HON. VIRGINIA FOXX would have voted ‘‘no.’’ HON. PETE OLSON OF NORTH CAROLINA Had I been present for rollcall No. 119, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘no.’’ OF TEXAS Had I been present for rollcall No. 120, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, February 28, 2011 would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Monday, February 28, 2011 Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, President Obama’s Had I been present for rollcall No. 121, I Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- decision to halt the federal government’s de- would have voted ‘‘no.’’ lowing: fense of a congressionally enacted law, the Had I been present for rollcall No. 122, I Defense of Marriage Act, is a great disappoint- Discovery! would have voted ‘‘no.’’ ment. When the Attorney General and Presi- Had I been present for rollcall No. 123, I This, her final quest! As on this your final voyage, now so left dent of the United States take it upon them- would have voted ‘‘no.’’ .... selves to determine which laws are worth de- Had I been present for rollcall No. 124, I As through the years, as you went forth fending and which are not, they are under- would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ .... with all of your best! mining the law-making role of Congress and Had I been present for rollcall No. 125, I To news worlds, with all of your dreams un- the law-reviewing role of the courts. There is would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ furled .... a reason it’s called judicial review, not execu- Had I been present for rollcall No. 126, I Daring so boldly, but To Be The Best! tive review. And to all of those lives lost, and all those would have voted ‘‘no.’’ The President should not be picking and Had I been present for rollcall No. 127, I most swollen tears .... this cost! Who to us the very meaning of courage, so choosing which laws to enforce. If Congress would have voted ‘‘no.’’ passes a law and the courts have not deemed Had I been present for rollcall No. 128, I taught! Space! it unconstitutional, it is the executive branch’s would have voted ‘‘no.’’ responsibility to defend and uphold that law, Had I been present for rollcall No. 129, I The Final Frontier! Hurdling through space, but on the edge whether or not the chief executive agrees with would have voted ‘‘no.’’ .... the very edge of death as the premise of that law. To do otherwise sets Had I been present for rollcall No. 130, I wrought! a very bad precedent. would have voted ‘‘no.’’ All in your most heroic quests! Plus, this raises questions about the Presi- Had I been present for rollcall No. 131, I As have, all of your most courageous hearts dent’s insistence on moving forward with last would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ and souls .... so here no less! year’s health care overhaul law. After all, un- Had I been present for rollcall No. 132, I Hearts and souls! like DOMA, this law has already been deemed would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Who, all of you our very futures hold! Had I been present for rollcall No. 133, I To Discovery! unconstitutional by more than one federal would have voted ‘‘no.’’ These mysteries and answers, that we have judge. Had I been present for rollcall No. 134, I so left! f To new worlds, and new distant shores! would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ FULL-YEAR CONTINUING Had I been present for rollcall No. 135, I To Discover .... To Move So Gallantly Forth, To Explore! APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2011 would have voted ‘‘no.’’ As have you, and all of yours! Had I been present for rollcall No. 136, I And all of those, fine women and men.... SPEECH OF would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Who have so helped, so helped all of you up Had I been present for rollcall No. 137, I to send.... HON. HAROLD ROGERS would have voted ‘‘no.’’ To send, all up in outer space! OF Had I been present for rollcall No. 138, I All but to so save this, this the human race! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would have voted ‘‘no.’’ As upon you, most courageous explorers Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Had I been present for rollcall No. 139, I .... all our futures so depend! would have voted ‘‘no.’’ For only through you can we so learn, and The House in Committee of the Whole grow .... and to new heights so as- House on the State of the Union had under Had I been present for rollcall No. 140, I cend! consideration the bill (H.R. 1) making appro- would have voted ‘‘no.’’ For as long as we have such Brave Heart’s as priations for the Department of Defense and Had I been present for rollcall No. 141, I yours, who so heroically so go forth! the other departments and agencies of the would have voted ‘‘no.’’ And reach for the stars! Government for the fiscal year ending Sep- Had I been present for rollcall No. 142, I Who So Go Forth, to new worlds and far tember 30, 2011, and for other purposes: would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ away most distance shores! Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Chair, pursu- Had I been present for rollcall No. 143, I To Discover, what so lies left .... ant to section 8119 of Division A of H.R. 1 as would have voted ‘‘no.’’ All out there, on but that very edge .... that edge of death! passed the House on February 18, 2011 Had I been present for rollcall No. 144, I Chairman ROGERS submits the following ex- would have voted ‘‘no.’’ To all of Man and Womankind, to so bless! God Speed, to all of you on this your most planatory statement: Had I been present for rollcall No. 145, I final heroic quest! REPROGRAMMING GUIDANCE would have voted ‘‘no.’’ All in this your final voyage .... final jour- For fiscal year 2011, the Department of De- Had I been present for rollcall No. 146, the ney no less! fense is directed to adhere to the definition Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. 1, I To Discover! of Program, Project and Activity, and to fol- would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ As to new heights, as your most magnificent low the guidance for Congressional Special Had I been present for rollcall No. 147, Final souls so crest! Interest Items, Reprogrammings, Re- Passage of H.R. 1, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ To Discovery, and all of its gifts! programming Reporting Requirements, and

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