[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 172 (Sunday, November 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2430-E2431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER DOWNEY OF CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with genuine pleasure that I rise to 
recognize one of my constituents, Jennifer Downey of Clinton Township, 
Michigan, for her recent promotion to Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. 
Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
  The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps was established in 1958 to develop an 
appreciation for the United States' naval history, customs, traditions, 
and its significant role in national

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defense. The goal of the Cadet Corps is to encourage young people to 
develop an interest in basic seamanship and teach cadets patriotism, 
courage, confidence and self reliance.
  Cadet CPO Downey has been a member of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps 
Program's Tomcat Squadron for over 5 years. She has completed a large 
number of advanced training courses over her tenure in the program, 
including seamanship training aboard the USNSCS Grayfox, Coast Guard 
training, Master at Arms School, and Petty Officer Leadership Academy. 
In addition, she has completed sixty-four hours of community service 
and won numerous citations and ribbons.
  Cadet CPO Downey's promotion to Chief Petty Officer was brought to my 
attention in a letter from her Commanding Officer, LTJG Lisa 
Stoyanovich, who writes me to say that CPO Downey ``is a very 
personable young woman who takes pride in herself and her unit. CPO 
Downey's performance of her duties is always top-notch, her leadership 
abilities are exceptional, and her ability to motivate other cadets is 
finely tuned. Through her years of Navy League Cadet and Naval Sea 
Cadet training, she has earned the respect of her peers, and the 
officers in the unit.''
  The letter from Lieutenant Stoyanovich goes on to say that ``Chief 
Petty Officer Downey has developed into a mature, solid leader and is a 
fine example of what the Sea Cadet Corps hopes to develop in young 
people.''
  I ask all my colleagues to join me in congratulating Chief Petty 
Officer Jennifer Downey for her achievements as a member of the U.S. 
Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

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