[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E897]
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               ``A TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER JAMES F. STADER''

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 22, 2001

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding Marine Corps Officer, Major Stewart H. Holmes, who served 
with distinction and dedication for two and a half years for the 
Secretary of the Navy, Commandant of the Marine Corps and under the 
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (FM&C) as the Marine Corps 
Appropriations Liaison Officer in the Appropriations Matters Office. It 
is a privilege for me to recognize his many outstanding achievements 
and commend him for the superb service he has provided to the United 
States Marine Corps, the Department of the Navy, the Congress, and our 
nation.
  During his tenure in the Appropriations Matters Office, which began 
in December of 1998, Major Holmes has provided members of the House 
Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense as well as our 
professional and associate staffs with timely and accurate support 
regarding Marine Corps plans, programs and budget decisions. His 
valuable contributions have enabled the Defense Subcommittee and the 
Marine Corps to strengthen its close working relationship and to ensure 
the most modern, well-trained and well-equipped marine forces 
attainable for our nation's defense.
  Mr. Speaker, Stewart Holmes and his wife Deborah have made many 
sacrifices during his marine career, and his distinguished service has 
exemplified the Marine motto ``Semper Fidelis.'' As they depart the 
Appropriations Matters Office to embark on yet another great Marine 
adventure, I call upon colleagues to wish them both every success.

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