[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1458-E1459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL D. WIDLER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 1998

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an 
individual who has, for the past 30 years, faithfully and honorably 
served in the United States of America while in the United States Naval 
Reserves. His name is Michael D. Widler of Grand Junction, Colorado. 
During his distinguished career, Mr. Widler, a Master Chief Petty 
Officer, provided exceptional service and sustained outstanding 
performance while serving with the Naval Security Group, from October 
8, 1969 through

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October 7, 1998. Master Chief Widler has been the only member in the 
history of the Security Group Reserve Program to attain the rank of 
Master Chief Petty Officer in the CTA rating. He has served in numerous 
active duty and reserve assignments in Colorado, Alaska, Kansas and 
Washington D.C. He has served as the key enlisted member of national 
teams where he was instrumental in the development of an action plan to 
restructure portions of the Naval Reserve program. He served as the 
national advisor to validate Naval Reserve support billets at the 
National Security Agency. His career has been distinguished by 
excellence in leadership and a deep commitment to the United States of 
America. Master Chief Widler has continuously demonstrated superior 
management abilities, administrative expertise and an abiding concern 
for his shipmates. His outstanding performance, inspiring leadership 
and total dedication to duty have reflected great credit upon himself, 
the State of Colorado and the United States Navy. Please join me in 
thanking CTACM Mike Widler for his 30 years of service and on a job 
well done.

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