[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 127 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN HONOR OF COL. JOHN SATTLER

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                           HON. FLOYD SPENCE

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 2, 1995
  Mr. SPENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly 
outstanding Marine corps Officer and to ask all of my colleagues to 
join me in bidding farewell to Col. John Sattler. John has served with 
distinction in the Navy and Marine liaison office to the U.S. House of 
Representatives during the last 4 years. His service to the House and 
to the Nation as a whole, has always been characterized by selfless 
devotion to duty and unflagging dedication to country and Corps. It is 
a privilege for me to recognize the many accomplishments John has 
achieved during his 24 years of military service.
  A native of Pittsburgh, John earned a bachelor of science degree in 
economics from the United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation in June 
1971, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. 
After graduating from the Basic School in Quantico, VA, John was 
assigned to the Fleet Marine Force, where he served as a rifle platoon 
commander, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines in Okinawa, Japan. He subsequently 
served in numerous leadership and staff billets to include two tours at 
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps; infantry tactics instructor at the 
Basic School in Quantico, VA; operations and executive officer for the 
2d Battalion, 4th Marines in Okinawa, Japan and commander of the ground 
combat element for Marine Air Ground Task Force 4-88.
  In addition to his service with the Fleet Marine Force and 
Headquarters Marine Corps, John also enhanced his professional 
education while attending numerous service schools. He attended and 
graduated with honors from the USMC Amphibious Warfare School and the 
USMC Command and Staff College. He was also a distinguished graduate of 
the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense 
University. John's professional accomplishments are numerous, and 
certainly understandable in light of the personal leadership and 
dedication he brings to everything he does. John continues to be a role 
model to countless thousands of young men and women serving in our 
Nation's Armed Forces.
  During his tenure as the Marine Corps Liaison to the House, John has 
served the Members and staff of this institution, especially those of 
us who serve on the National Security Committee, in an exemplary 
manner. His ability to present and explain Marine Corps programs and 
issues to members of the House has contributed greatly to sustaining 
the Nation's premier expeditionary force--``a Corps of Marines that is 
most ready when the nation generally is least ready.''
  Mr. Speaker, John Sattler and his lovely wife Ginny have made many 
sacrifices during their 24 years of service with the Corps. During the 
past 4 years that I have had the privilege of working with John, his 
efforts have significantly improved the readiness and wellness of the 
Corps, and thus the military preparedness of the nation. Knowing John 
as I do I have no doubt that the same can be said about his entire 
career. John's presence and professionalism will be missed.
  John, congratulations on your return to where you came from--the 
Fleet Marine Force. I wish you well as you assume command of the 2d 
Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, NC. Good luck and 
God Speed, Marine--Semper Fidelis.


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