[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E131]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LIA B. BOWLER

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding 
accomplishments of 2d Lt. Lia B. Bowler. In December, Ms. Bowler 
successfully completed Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. In the 
fine tradition of the corps, she persevered through the rigors of the 
training and was accepted into the elite group of Americans that serve 
our country as officers in the Marine Corps.
  Yet, Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only to congratulate Ms. Bowler on 
her commission, but also to recognize her outstanding work for the 
Second Congressional District of Missouri. We had the honor of her 
service first as an intern and later as our system administrator. In 
the almost 2 years she worked in the Washington office, she exhibited a 
dedication, diligence, and professionalism which were highly valued by 
everyone who worked with her. Although her loss to the Marine Corps 
will be felt by our office, it will be a gain for the Marines. 
Therefore, it is with great confidence that I can say her service as an 
officer will be in the highest traditions of the corps.

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