[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
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   CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS FOR WOMEN'S ISSUES RECOGNIZES DRILL SERGEANT 
                           JENNIFER R. FOWLER

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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 Army, we will honor Drill Sergeant Jennifer R. 
Fowler. Drill Sergeant Fowler has served in the Army in a variety of 
duty stations and capacities. Her deployments include: Operation 
Distant Haven-Suriname, and Operation Safe Haven Panama.
  Drill Sergeant Fowler's awards and decorations include the joint 
Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation 
Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve 
Component Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and 
the Army Overseas Service Ribbon.
  Drill Sergeant Fowler has repeatedly demonstrated outstanding 
performance, leadership, and devotion to the U.S. Army as is evidenced 
by the fact that she was recently selected as the 2004 RC TRADOC Drill 
Sergeant of the Year.
  Drill Sergeant Fowler continues to distinguish herself as an 
invaluable leader in the Army, and it is an honor for each Member of 
the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues to recognize the courage 
and commitment of Drill Sergeant Fowler and all women in the military.

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