Phil Gingrey: “I rise to honor Colonel William Glen Gustafson of Marietta, Georgia, who sadly passed away last Tuesday. Throughout his…”

“I rise to honor Colonel William Glen Gustafson of Marietta, Georgia, who sadly passed away last Tuesday. Throughout his life, Colonel Gustafson served his country and his community. He was a master parachutist and troop commander during two tours of duty in Vietnam. He worked for the American Defense Preparedness Association here in Washington. He served on the academy review committees of former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. And from 1991 to 1997, he served three terms as chairman of the Cobb County Republican Party. In all these capacities, Colonel Gustafson exemplified the virtues of honor, dignity, and leadership. His death is a great loss not only for his family but for the entire Cobb community as well. I will always remember the enthusiasm he brought to his work and his commitment to solving every challenge he faced. I will greatly miss his charisma, his leadership, and, most of all, his friendship. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Colonel Gustafson.”