[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF LCDR DAN RIEKEN FROM THE UNITED STATES 
                                  NAVY

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2010

  Mr. KIND. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Navy 
Lieutenant Commander Dan Rieken, a native of Prescott, Wisconsin, who 
has led a distinguished career in the United States Navy and proudly 
served his country for more than 20 years.
  LCDR Rieken first enlisted in the Navy as a Fire Controlman in 1984. 
After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1991, LCDR Rieken 
was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy and has helped plan and manage 
ballistic missile defense programs, assisted in overseeing efforts to 
ensure the security and reliability of the Space and Naval Warfare 
Systems Command's through the Y2K transition.
  Later, LCDR Rieken graduated with distinction from the Naval War 
College in 2003 and then received his Masters from the Naval 
Postgraduate School in 2004. Today, LCDR Rieken serves in the White 
House Communications Agency as a Presidential Communications Officer, 
System Engineer, and Program Manager for acquisitions, modernization, 
and future systems design.
  On August 1, 2010, LCDR Rieken will retire from the United States 
Navy. His dedication to serving his country has been unwavering, 
regardless of party or ideology. He has worked to strengthen our 
country's security as our nation transitioned out of the Cold War era 
and into the Post-September 11th era. I congratulate LCDR Rieken on his 
retirement and thank him for his dedication to the safety and security 
of our country.

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