[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 15, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            RUSSELL JANICKE

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would like to take a moment to commend 
Russell Janicke on his successful tour as Commanding Officer of the 
U.S.S. Louisville. Under Russell's command, the Louisville has 
demonstrated superior tactical and operational competency, pioneered 
new tactics, and excelled in joint operations.
  Russell was recently awarded the Retention Excellence Award for 
fiscal year 2000. This pennant recognizes ships, aircraft squadrons, 
shore commands and other units and organizations for achieving high 
levels of personnel retention--getting sailors to reenlist and stay in 
the Navy at the end of their first, second, and later terms of 
enlistment. It is awarded by the two fleet commanders in chief as well 
as by the commanders of other major commands.
  This award is a visible recognition of Russell's commitment to 
maintaining a command climate that promotes retention. Russell's 
command's proactive personnel programs have led him to achieve the 
highest levels of retention excellence and have helped to reduce 
attrition. By receiving this award along with others, and praise 
Russell and his crew has received for successful missions, are 
testimony to his leadership qualities.
  Sincere congratulations to Russell on a job well done.

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