[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 136 (Tuesday, September 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING MASTER SERGEANT ANDREW R. SAMUELS

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 2003

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, on March 1, 2004, 
Master Sergeant Andrew R. Samuels, will be retiring after 20 years of 
active military service in the United States Air Force.
  Master Sergeant Andrew R. Samuels was born on January 27, 1965 in 
Torrance, California. After graduation from Lynwood High School in 
1983, Samuels enlisted in the United States Air Force in October 1983 
and served as a Non-Commissioned Officer with various police squadrons 
in California, Arkansas, Wyoming, Korea, Japan, Alaska, Turkey, 
Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands.
  During his dedicated years of service, Samuels received the Air Force 
Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 
clusters, and the Air Force Achievement Medal with 5 clusters. Master 
Sergeant Andrew R. Samuels has received 30 awards and decorations 
during his service with the United Stated Air Force.
  In 1985 Samuels was honored with an early promotion as a Senior 
Airman Below the Zone for his excellent service.
  In 1996, Samuels became the Security NCO of the year commending his 
commitment and dedication to his position.
  In 2000, Master Sergeant Samuels received the 3 SPSS Most Valuable 
Person Award along with the PACAF, Best Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection 
Installation.
  In 2001 and 2002, he accepted the Air Force Productivity and 
Excellence Award and the Special Recognitions Category for the 
Commanders in Chief Installation Excellence Award.
  In 2002, Samuels received his Bachelor's of Arts degree for his 
completion of Security Administration at Saint Regis University.
  Throughout his 20-year career, Master Sergeant Samuels has 
continuously demonstrated his dedication to his profession, community, 
and family. Samuels is a loving husband to Fukuko Tenma Samuels and an 
honorable father to his two sons, 2-year-old Rodney Sora and 4-months-
old newborn Speed Sei Samuels.
  Samuels plans to pursue work in the security and antiterrorism arena 
utilizing his 20 years of experience in the service. He looks forward 
to spending time coaching youth football, traveling, sight seeing, and 
listening to his collection of jazz music.
  From one public servant to another, Andrew Samuel's dedication and 
service will be truly missed.

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