[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1927]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO M. SGT. SUSAN A. O'CONNOR

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 11, 1995

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to honor the retirement of M. 
Sgt. Susan A. O'Connor from the Air Force Reserve.
  Master Sergeant O'Connor has served her country well. Enlisting in 
the Air Force Reserve on September 19, 1975, Master Sergeant O'Connor 
has spent her entire career at O'Hare LAP Air Reserve Station in 
Illinois. She served with distinction in the base operations field for 
2 years and the command and control field for the past 18 years.
  Master Sergeant O'Connor has performed vital command and control 
functions as Air Force Reserve units became involved in worldwide 
events, including Somalia, Haiti, Rwanda, Bosnia, and, of course, 
Desert Shield and Desert Storm. She also provided outstanding support 
as our units from O'Hare deployed for operational readiness inspections 
and the rotational deployments to Panama, supporting airlift operations 
throughout Latin and South America.
  Throughout her tenure in the Reserves, Master Sergeant O'Connor has 
proven to be professional, knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated. 
Her skills demonstrate a natural born leader and her positive outlook 
and work ethic are an inspiration to all. Her service to our country is 
greatly appreciated and respected.
  Congratulations to Master Sergeant O'Connor on her retirement 
effective September 30, 1995 and good luck in future endeavors.

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