[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E111]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING COLONEL DENISE K. LEW

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2011

  Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to herald the achievements 
of Colonel Denise K. Lew and to acknowledge our pride in her valuable 
contributions to the United States Air Force Medical Service.
  Colonel Lew was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She 
entered active duty in 1984 through a direct commission into the Air 
Force Medical Service Corps (MSC). She is a board certified Health Care 
Executive, and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare 
Executives. She has also earned designations as a Health Insurance 
Associate and Managed Healthcare Professional from The Center for 
Insurance Education and Professional Development, which is an 
educational program offered by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
  Colonel Lew has received numerous awards and honors throughout her 
career. Among them are the: Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious 
Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation 
Medal, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf 
clusters. In 1996, she received the American College of Healthcare 
Executives Early Career Regent's Award. Also, in 2002, she earned the 
Air Force Materiel Command Commitment to Service Award.
  Colonel Lew will be completing an outstanding 26-year career in the 
United States Air Force in January 2011. She has served with dedication 
and honor as a Medical Service Corps officer. Furthermore, as the 
Director of the Medical Service Corps, she has greatly impacted the 
careers of hundreds of health care executives in the Corps and will 
influence several generations beyond the tenure of her career. Her 
efforts have enhanced the medical capability needed to ensure success 
in overseas contingency operations. It is for this reason that we would 
like to honor and recognize the remarkable career of Colonel Lew.
  The Tampa community and MacDill Air Force Base are proud to recognize 
Colonel Lew for her outstanding career and her many significant 
contributions to the Air Force and our country. Her determination and 
hard work have made her an inspirational leader within our Air Force.

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