[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E274]
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                          BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 6, 2007

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Madam Speaker, during the month of February, 
we celebrate Black History Month. This year's theme is ``From Slavery 
to Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas.''
  I would like to call the attention of my colleagues to a man who 
exemplifies the characteristics of a leader in the African American 
community. It is with great pride that I introduce and honor Farrell J. 
Chiles as he celebrates his 9th year as a member of Blacks In 
Government (BIG) and on completion of his 5th consecutive year as its 
Chairman of the Board.
  In 2000, Mr. Chiles began his leadership role within BIG as the 
President of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter. The following 
year, he was elected to the board of directors of the National 
Organization.
  In 2000, Mr. Chiles became the Chairman of the Board and has been re-
elected for 4 consecutive years. During his chairmanship, the 
organization has grown and achieved remarkable successes.
  Mr. Chiles is also a Life Member of the NAACP and the ROCKS, Inc., 
and an associate member of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
  Mr. Chiles is presently employed with the Department of the Army, at 
the 63rd Regional Readiness Command in Los Alamitos, California where 
he serves as the Division Chief of the Human Resources Division. He is 
a member of the United States Army Reserve, a Vietnam Veteran, and was 
mobilized for a year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  He is a Life member and former board member of the United States Army 
Warrant Officers Association. Mr. Chiles is also a Life Member of the 
Reserve Officers Association. During Black History Month in 2005, he 
presented a report at its MidWinter Conference entitled ``African 
American Warrant Officers--In Service to their Country--Their History, 
Achievement, and Contributions to the Military and the United States.'' 
This year, his presentation is on African American Warrant Officers 
during World War II.
  Mr. Chiles served on the 37th Congressional District's Veterans 
Congressional Council and is a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars.
  It is my sincere hope that my colleagues will join me in honoring and 
recognizing Mr. Chiles and his significant accomplishments throughout 
his career, his leadership with Blacks In Government, and his service 
to the African American community and his country.

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