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Ministry of Electricity Transfer of Authority

by Capt. Noel Gorospe, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment


BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Task Force 1-37 Armor “Bandits” of the Ready First Combat
Team recently conducted a transfer-of-authority ceremony at the Jamilla Power
Station in the Al-Beida area of Baghdad.

Lt. Col. Garry P. Bishop transferred authority from U.S. control to the Ministry
of Electricity. A neighborhood advisory council member, Ayaad Toama (of
Al-Beida), was present for the ceremony.

Capt. David Anthony delivered the introductory remarks. Ayaad Toama addressed
the audience, “I thank the coalition forces for their continued security and
support of this facility; for without them, we would not be here today”.

Bishop said, “I am proud to stand before you today at such a monumental moment
for the citizens of Iraq and the Al-Beida neighborhood. Today is a landmark day
in the continued furthering of security in Iraq. Today is a testament to the
long-standing partnership of Iraqi citizens and coalition forces to continue our
resolve to restore peace and stability to your great nation and the wonderful
citizens of Al-Beida.

After his remarks, Bishop and Toama approached the yellow ribbon, which
symbolized the opening of a new chapter in Iraq’s history. Together, they cut
the ribbon symbolizing their unity and official transfer of authority. The
ribbon-cutting portion of the ceremony concluded the event.

Bishop furnished the closing remarks, “Today, Al-Beida and its surrounding
communities enjoy electrical power, fostering renewed hope of the neighborhood.
Now, streetlights offer a sense of security, televisions, radios, and other
electrical equipment are now more operable than ever before. This renewed sense
of security and vast availability of electricity in the Al-Beida community
inculcates a new sense of Iraqi freedom.

John
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Ministry of Electricity Transfer of Authority

by Capt. Noel Gorospe, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment

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