[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF JACOB LEE

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2005

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the retirement of Jacob R. Lee, Jr. from the Air Force.
  Chief Master Sergeant Jacob R. Lee, Jr. enlisted in the Air Force in 
Albany, NY, coming on active duty in September of 1978. During his 27-
year meteorological career, Chief Lee had 13 assignments, including 
four overseas.
  Chief Lee worked in many different jobs in the weather career field, 
beginning as an observer at a six person unit. He went on to serve as 
the noncommissioned officer in charge of six different weather stations 
around the world.
  His career culminated with Chief Lee's selection to the very pinnacle 
of the weather career field as the chief of enlisted matters at the 
Pentagon. As Chief, Jacob will finish his long and distinguished 
service to our Nation.
  In recognition of his outstanding performance, Chief Lee has been 
awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on four occasions and has been 
the recipient of four Air Force Commendation Medals as well.
  Chief Lee is married to his wife Kathy, a math teacher, and has three 
children; Amanda, Benjamin and Casey.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that his colleagues and his family wish Chief Lee 
well as he begins his retirement.

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