[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 144 (Wednesday, October 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2039]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATIONS TO MASTER SERGEANT DENNIS TAKESHITA

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                         HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 15, 2003

  Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Master Sergeant Dennis Takeshita on his retirement from 
the Hawaii Air National Guard and thank him for 37 years of outstanding 
service to our Nation.
  Master Sergeant Takeshita served on active duty with the Air Force 
from 1966 to 1972, and he served in the Hawaii Air National Guard until 
October 1 of this year. During that time, Master Sergeant Takeshita 
received many citations and awards for his high level of performance 
and commitment to duty. He is a veteran of Vietnam and served in 
Operations Allied Force, Noble Eagle, and Enduring Freedom.
  Throughout his years of service Master Sergeant Dennis Takeshita 
demonstrated a spirit of steadfast patriotism, leadership, and 
professionalism. He embodies the qualities of honor, love of country, 
and dedication to the core values of the United States Air Force. He 
set a high standard of performance that challenges each and every one 
of us to give our very best in whatever we undertake.
  We join today in saluting Master Sergeant Dennis Takeshita for 37 
years of dedicated service. Mahalo, Dennis, and best wishes for the 
future.

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