[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 177 (Monday, December 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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              COMMENDING MASTER SERGEANT GERARD G. BABAUTA

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 15, 2003

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
military service of Master Sergeant Gerard G. Babauta, who will be 
retiring on April 1, 2004. MSgt. Babauta has honorably served in the 
U.S. Air Force since March 1984. In the past 3 years he has selflessly 
deployed to Saudi Arabia twice so others would not have to leave their 
families. This is indicative of his service and attitude. He has always 
given his utmost in service to others, dedication to country, and honor 
to the U.S. Air Force.
  As a native son of Guam, MSgt. Babauta continues a proud history of 
military service to our country. He stands alongside other proud 
Chamorros who have answered the call of duty to defend our Nation and 
its ideals. We thank MSgt. Babauta for his two decades of service to 
his country and wish him well as he pursues other endeavors. We also 
recognize his wife Theresa, daughter Sara, and son Matthew, who have 
stood by MSgt. Babauta as he has dutifully served his Nation.

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