[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN EDWARD J. QUIJADA

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Captain 
Edward J. Quijada who is retiring from the United States Navy after 30 
years of distinguished service. Captain Quijada. is a community leader, 
a patriot, a businessman and a friend.
  A native of San Fernando, California, Captain QuiJada graduated from 
Loyola Marymount University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Business 
Administration and in 1980 with a MBA. His dedication to community 
service was evident early in his life, as he chose to work for United 
Community Effort, Inc., East Los Angeles immediately after graduating 
college. He also had a passion for service to his country and he 
entered Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island and 
received his commission in November 1969. Captain Quijada served aboard 
the U.S.S. Albert David (DE-1050) as Supply Officer and was released 
from active duty in July of 1973.
  Captain Quijada's many military accomplishments include service in 
several Naval Regional Contracting Center and Defense Contract 
Administration Services Naval Reserve units. He proved himself to be a 
strong leader as the Commanding Officer of both the General VTU 1904 
and NRCC 419, which was selected as the top unit of 41 units at the 
Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center Long Beach. Captain 
Quijada also held the position of Deputy/Vice Commander of NR Logistics 
Task Force, Commanding Officer of the AIRPAC SUPPLY 0294 at the North 
Island Naval Station in San Diego, and Commanding Officer of Defense 
Contract Management District West A919 in Irvine. Throughout his 
career, he received numerous military awards including two Meritorious 
Service Medals, a Combat Action Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and 
the Joint Service Achievement Medal. He also earned the designation of 
a qualified Naval Aviation Supply Officer.
  Once released from active duty, Captain Quijada applied his knowledge 
and leadership skills to the private sector. He helped manage companies 
including, Dataproducts Inc, Litton Data Systems and TRW, where he was 
Assistant Division Manager of Subcontracts and Material for sixteens 
years. Despite the pressures of his professional responsibilities, 
Captain Quijada has remained steadfast in his commitment to public 
service. He has served both on the Board of Directors and as President 
of Career Opportunities for Youth, an organization which provides 
scholarships to deserving students. Captain Quijada. is currently the 
Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Tresierras 
Supermarkets.
  It is my distinct pleasure to ask my colleagues to join me in 
saluting Captain Edward J. Quijada for his outstanding 30 years of 
service to this country, and to congratulate him on his retirement.

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