[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING SSGT. RICHARD HOWARD HEMENWAY

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                          HON. MARK H. SCHAUER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2009

  Mr. SCHAUER. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor SSgt. Richard Howard 
Hemenway, Jr. of the 110th Fighter Wing Chaplain's Office in Battle 
Creek, Michigan on the occasion of his retirement. SSgt. Hemenway has 
been a dedicated member of the armed forces for 21 years, five of which 
were active duty, including four tours to the Middle East. He was 
commended twice for this service, among many other honors. In October 
of 2000, SSgt. Hemenway was presented the Leadership Award by his peers 
for Outstanding Academic and Leadership Performance Air Force Sergeants 
Association Cereal City Chapter 774. In 2005, SSgt. Hemenway was named 
Base Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. He has done all of this as a 
loving husband to his wife, Kathy, and dedicated father to his 
children. SSgt. Richard Howard Hemenway, Jr. is a model of patriotism 
and well deserves our respect and appreciation for his many years of 
dedication and distinguished service.

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