The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure introduced by Congressman Gene Taylor to name the FY07 National Defense Authorization Act in honor of fellow Mississippian and former colleague Congressman G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery. Montgomery, who served in Europe during WWII and eventually rose to the rank of Major General in the Mississippi National Guard, spent his entire congressional career championing benefits for U.S. servicemen and veterans. His efforts culminated in the Veterans' Education Assistance Act, more commonly known as the Montgomery G.I. Bill, which gives veterans financial assistance to attend college after leaving the service. "I hope that this bill would make Sonny proud," said Taylor.
