[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
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                     IN HONOR OF LTC STEVE H. INADA

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2000

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a man who has 
dedicated his life to serving in the U.S. Army and has pursued all of 
his military endeavors with the highest degree of bravery and 
courageousness. Lieutenant Colonel Steve Inada will be retiring from 
active duty on June 1, 2000, after over twenty years of service to his 
country.
  Born in Marina, California, Steve enlisted in the Army through the 
University of California at Berkeley ROTC program in April 1978. 
Throughout his military career, LTC Inada's valiant service has 
resulted in, among other things, his receipt of various personal awards 
including: an Army Service Ribbon; a National Defense Ribbon; an Armed 
Forces Reserve Ribbon; an Army Achievement Medal; a Joint Service 
Achievement Medal; an Army Commendation Medal; a Joint Commendation 
Medal; three Meritorious Service Medals; a Joint Meritorious Service 
Medal; and he will soon receive a Retirement Medal. A life of 
dedication to his country has also earned Steve a Joint Meritorious 
Unit Award, an Airborne Badge, a Joint Staff Badge and an Office of 
Secretary of Defense Badge. We should all aspire to lead a life of 
public service similar to that of LTC Inada who has time and time again 
placed his country before himself.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our colleagues in recognizing 
the many contributions which LTC Inada has made as a member of the U.S. 
Army. At each assignment, he has functioned as an invaluable asset to 
his division. Although well deserved, LTC India's retirement is a loss 
for the U.S. Army. I wish Steve many years of happiness as he enjoys 
his golden years.

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