[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 175 (Tuesday, November 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2120-E2121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COL. DAVID A. NAPOLIELLO, HONORABLE SOLDIER AND PUBLIC SERVANT

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, November 7, 1995

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to pay tribute to a 
fellow Vietnam War veteran and a dedicated member of the U.S. Army upon 
his retirement after more than 27 years of dedicated service to his 
country. Colonel Napoliello is most deserving of our tribute. His 
career accomplishments reflect the type of military leader this Nation 
has depended upon for over 20 years in both war and peace. I would like 
to take a few minutes to highlight Dave's career milestones.

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  After graduating as a distinguished military graduate from the 
University of Nebraska with a bachelor of science degree in business 
administration and the field artillery officer basic course in 1968, 
Colonel Napoliello served with a 175/8'' battery in Vietnam. Upon 
completion of his tour of duty in Vietnam, he was assigned to Germany 
where he commanded a sergeant missile battery.
  Upon his return to the United States, he was assigned as an assistant 
professor of military science at Creighton University and then served 
with the U.N. Truce Commission on the Golan Heights and in the Sinai.
  In 1979, he was assigned to Fort Lewis, Washington and served as 
operations officer and executive officer for a 155/8'' artillery 
battalion and subsequently as division artillery executive officer. 
After a tour at the Pentagon with the Department of the Army, he 
commanded a 155/8'' artillery battalion at Fort Ord, CA.
  In recent years he has served as director of resource management at 
the U.S. Army Quartermaster School, special assistant to the commanding 
general, Training and Doctrine Command, and as the first project 
manager for the Army's Advanced Field Artillery System at Picatinny 
Arsenal, which resides in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. For 
the past 20 months he has served as the senior military assistant to 
the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).
  Colonel Napoliello holds a masters of business degree from the 
University of Utah and a master of arts in international relations. 
Additionally, he is a graduate of the Army Command and Staff College, 
the Armed Forces Staff College, the Army War College, and the Naval War 
College.
  He has received, the Defense Superior Service Medal, two awards of 
the Legion of Merit, five Meritorious Service Medals, five awards of 
the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, 
the U.N. Observer Medal, the Army and Department of Defense Staff 
Identification Badges, and the Air Crewman's Badge.
  Colonel Napoliello is married to the former Sharon Holmquist and they 
have two children.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for me to present the distinguished 
personal and professional credentials of Col. David A. Napoliello 
before the Congress today. It is clear, through his stated 
accomplishments for his country, that he has been a man who daily 
dedicates himself to the peace and freedom we enjoy as a Nation. All 
his actions reflect a true leader with a clear sense of purpose, 
conviction, and conscience of service to his country. We wish him 
continued success in all his future endeavors.

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