[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 129 (Tuesday, September 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS DANA M. GAINES

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Petty Officer 
First Class Dana M. Gaines, United States Navy, for twenty years of 
active duty naval service.
  From his entrance into the navy in 1987 all the way up to his 
retirement twenty years later, Petty Officer Gaines exemplified what it 
means to be great leader. Early on in his career, he became the first 
sailor to be appointed President of the Army's Better Opportunity for 
Single Soldiers' program. In this role, he oversaw the service of over 
1500 soldiers and sailors. Later in his career, Petty Officer Gaines 
was commissioned to Fort George G. Meade in Maryland where he served as 
the lead instructor and course manager for report writing course IS-
222.
  Petty Officer Gaines' great achievements in the U.S. Navy have not 
gone unrecognized. His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Award, the Armed Forces Service 
Medal, as well as six overseas service awards, among others.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing Petty 
Officer Dana M. Gaines for twenty years of active duty naval service. 
As he retires from active duty to spend more time with his wife Kristy 
and children Christopher and Jarin, I and the country are grateful for 
his service.

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