[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1104]
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  CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES RECOGNIZES MASTER SERGEANT 
                           SUSAN M. PIASECKI

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of 
Congresswomen Brown-Waite, Solis, Capps and the entire Congressional 
Caucus for Women's Issues to recognize the 8th Annual Women in the 
Military Wreath Laying Ceremony hosted by the Caucus at Arlington 
National Cemetery. The purpose of this event is to honor our nation's 
servicewomen and female veterans for their courage and achievements, 
and to remember women who have died in service to the United States.
  Today, we have the opportunity to recognize five outstanding female 
servicewomen, one selected from each branch of the military. These 
women serve their respective branches with honor, dignity, and courage. 
These highly decorated leaders chose to defend our freedom and embody 
the spirit of those that served before them.
  From the United States Air Force, we will honor Master Sergeant Susan 
M. Piasecki, who currently is assigned to the 305th Civil Engineer 
Squadron (CES), McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, as First Sergeant.
  Master Sergeant Piasecki has repeatedly demonstrated outstanding 
performance, leadership, and devotion to the U.S. Air Force as is 
evidenced by the honors and decorations she has received. In April 
2005, she was honored as a nominee for Air Mobility Command's 12 
Outstanding Airmen of the Year in the First Sergeant Category. Her 
decorations include the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the Air 
Force Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force 
Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
  Master Sergeant Piasecki continues to distinguish herself as an 
invaluable leader in the Air Force, and it is an honor for each Member 
of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues to recognize the courage 
and commitment of Master Sergeant Piasecki and all women in the 
military.

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