[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
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                      COMMENDING JESSICA ANN OWENS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2002

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Jessica Ann 
Owens on her completion of the Aviation Machinist Mate school program 
with the U.S. Navy. Miss Owens is the first female to ``ace'' the 
entire course since its inception in 1947. She was also awarded the 
Military Excellence Award at Boot Camp out of over 600 sailors.
  A local news station interviewed Miss Owens while she was home for 
Christmas. She will be stationed on the NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach. 
Her parents, Randy and Gini, are very proud of Jessica and know that 
she will do well wherever she goes.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Miss Owens' efforts and 
commend her for a job well done. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Jessica's service to our country and wishing her all the 
best for future success.

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