[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E482]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING COLONEL MICHAEL A. SHUPP

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                           HON. DAVID DREIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional 
officer of Marines, Colonel Michael A Shupp. Colonel Shupp will soon 
complete a highly successful 3 year tour as the Marine Corps' Liaison 
Officer to the U.S. House of Representatives. It is truly a pleasure 
for me to recognize a few of his many outstanding achievements.
  Colonel Shupp was raised in Bethlehem, PA. He attended the Virginia 
Military Institute and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in 
History. He completed the Airborne Course at Fort Benning, GA in 1979, 
and the Marine Officer's Candidate School at Quantico. VA, in 1980. He 
was commissioned a Second Lieutenant upon his graduation from VMI and 
entered the Marine Corps in May 1981.
  His many assignments over the past 23 years have included command of 
Company ``A'' 1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion during Operations 
Desert Shield and Desert Storm and command of the 3rd Light Armored 
Reconnaissance Battalion of 1st Marine Division at MAGTF-Training 
Command, Twenty-nine Palms, CA. Additionally, he has served in many 
important staff billets to include being an operational planner for II 
Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, NC, Plans Officer for 26 MEU 
(SOC) during Operation Dynamic Response, and being the Marine Corps' 
representative to the Assessment Planning Team for Operation Allied 
Force in Kosovo.
  In August 2001, Colonel Shupp arrived for duty as the Marine Corps 
Liaison Officer to the U.S. House of Representatives. For the past 3 
years, he has expertly represented the Marine Corps on all matters in 
the House of Representatives and spearheaded the Marine Corps' most 
difficult and challenging legislative initiatives. Through direct and 
skillful interaction with Members of Congress, he ensured that Marine 
Corps capabilities and requirements were widely understood by key 
Members of this body, assisting them in their decision-making. His 
initiative, leadership, and tireless efforts as the House Liaison 
Officer have had a lasting impact on improving the war fighting 
capabilities and the quality of life for Marines throughout the Marine 
Corps. Most importantly Mr. Speaker, Colonel Michael Shupp has come to 
epitomize those qualities that we as a nation have come to expect from 
our Marines--absolutely impeccable integrity, moral character and 
professionalism.
  Mike was promoted to Colonel while serving here with us in 2003. He 
has traveled with us to dozens of countries, introduced us to hundreds 
of Marines worldwide, educated us on the capabilities and needs of the 
Marine Corps, and served as a stellar example of commitment to this 
great Nation. As he reports to his next assignment as the Commanding 
Officer of 1st Marine Regiment, headquartered at Camp Pendleton, CA I 
know he will continue his legacy of steadfast leadership and devotion 
to his men. Together with his lovely wife, Sherrye, he will always 
exemplify the Marine traditions of honor, courage, and commitment. It 
has been my pleasure to know and work with Colonel Mike Shupp over the 
last 3 years; a distinction I know is shared by many of my colleagues. 
I feel sure you want to join me in wishing Mike, Sherrye, and their 
daughter Jessica continuing success as well as fair winds and following 
seas.




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