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HONORING COLONEL PHYLLIS LUTTMAN
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HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Colonel Phyllis Luttman who passed away on March 1, 2021. I send my condolences and prayers to her husband, Walter, as well as her family and friends.
Col. Luttman joined the Air Force in 1962 and was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in October 1969 after receiving her basic nursing education in New Jersey. She served on active duty for 30 years and in the Reserves for 2 years, later retiring in January 1993 from Keesler AFB. Col. Luttman served at numerous installations as an Operating Room and Central Supply Director including Otis AFB, Massachusetts, Bunker Hill AFB, Indiana, Tuslog Det 37 in Ankara Turkey, Sheppard AFB in Texas, David Grant Medical Center in California, and the Medical Center at Keesler AFB.
Col. Luttman was very active in numerous professional organizations including the Aerospace Medical Association. She was elected President of the Flight Nurse Section from 1979 through 1980 and during her career received the Brig. Gen. E.A. Hoefly Award for clinical and managerial excellence.
Col. Luttman was awarded numerous decorations for her service, including the Legion of Merit, Air Force Meritorious Service with two oak leaf clusters, the Joint Services Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. I admire Colonel Luttman for her unwavering dedication to our country.
Although we are saddened by her passing, we take comfort in her example of a life well lived and the legacy she leaves behind. On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we honor the memory of Colonel Phyllis Luttman, a loving wife, a dedicated civil servant and a woman of God.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 67
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