[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN TRIBUTE TO CSC(SW) OSCAR FLORES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2011

  Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Chief Culinary 
Specialist (Surface Warfare) Oscar Flores in honor of his retirement 
from the United States Navy. Chief Culinary Specialist Oscar Flores has 
provided 23 years of faithful and devoted service to the United States 
Navy and to the citizens of our country.
  Since 1988, Chief Culinary Specialist Flores has been dedicated to 
the U.S. Navy and their mission to protect the United States and her 
citizens. He started as a Mess Management Specialist, and as Chief 
Culinary Specialist Flores always went above and beyond the line of 
duty, he rose through the ranks to Chief Petty Officer. With his 
talents and exceptional culinary skills, Chief Culinary Specialist 
Flores has provided outstanding service to the Clinton family. His 
energy and dedication have been a tribute to the first family and his 
country.
  Additionally, Chief Culinary Specialist Flores earned the dignified 
title of the Commanding Officer's Chef while aboard the USS Fort Fisher 
(LSD 40) as Galley Watch Captain and aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) as 
Wardroom Supervisor. On shore, Chief Culinary Specialist Flores has 
proven his loyal leadership as Petty Officer in charge of BEQ/BOQ 
Operations at Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, CA. I also recognize 
Chief Culinary Specialist Flores for his many decorations and awards 
including the Presidential Service Badge, Navy and Marine Corps 
Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and numerous 
individual, unit and campaign ribbons.
  Chief Culinary Specialist Flores represents the best of what our 
Nation has to offer and has demonstrated exemplary and laudable service 
while on the Presidential Food Service Staff at the White House as Chef 
and Personal Enlisted Aide to the President.
  Chief Culinary Specialist Flores' tireless work ethic will be missed 
by the U.S. Navy, though his strong commitment continues as a Personal 
Chef, Personal Aide, and Director of Operations at the Clinton 
Residence.
  I am honored to congratulate Chief Culinary Specialist Flores on the 
occasion of his retirement and further extend my gratitude for his many 
faithful years of service to the United States Navy.

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