[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E597-E598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN KYLEANE HUNTER

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today, I want to recognize and pay tribute 
to Captain Kyleane Hunter, of the United States Marine Corps. I, and 
many other Members of this chamber, have had the great pleasure of 
working with Captain Hunter over the past year that she has served as 
part of Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs 
Liaison Office in the House of Representatives. She will soon be 
leaving the liaison office and looking toward new challenges ahead.
  Captain Hunter diligently and professionally represented the Marine 
Corps on all matters in the House of Representatives from September 
2009 to April 2012. Throughout this period, Captain Hunter advised and 
assisted in the execution of many of the Marine Corps' most difficult 
and challenging legislative initiatives and distinguished herself as a 
leader and standard bearer of Marine Corps values and skills. Through 
her direct and skillful interaction with numerous Members of Congress, 
she ensured that Marine Corps' concepts, programs, and requirements 
were widely understood; ensuring the greatest possible support

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to the Marine Corps. Her initiative, leadership, and tireless efforts 
as a USMC Military Fellow and as the Operations Officer of the House 
Liaison Office have had a direct and lasting impact on improving the 
war fighting capabilities and the quality of life for Marines 
throughout the Marine Corps.
  Throughout her time, Captain Hunter personally supervised and 
responded to hundreds of inquiries, many of which gained national level 
attention. Through her exceptional inter-personal skills and broad 
knowledge in a wide range of military affairs, she assisted the 
Director, Marine Corps Liaison Office, in gaining the Members' support 
and trust in critical issues. This served to provide the Marine Corps 
latitude and time to reach appropriate solutions in each case. Captain 
Hunter directly contributed to the Marine Corps' high degree of success 
in these matters that may not have been otherwise achieved.
  Captain Hunter successfully planned, coordinated, and escorted an 
extensive number of international and domestic trips for high-level 
Congressional and Staff Delegations. These delegations often included 
senior leadership Representatives, such as the Chairman or Ranking 
Member of the major Defense Committees. These delegations visited heads 
of state, military commands, and deployed U.S. military personnel 
worldwide. Her attention to detail and anticipation of requirements 
allowed the Representatives and staff personnel to focus on fact-
finding and learning new information to guide critical decisions to 
support the people of the United States. These trips led to an 
understanding of the successes and challenges facing our Marines that 
could only be gleaned from first-hand observation and face-to-face 
interaction.
  Captain Hunter also assisted in the planning, coordination, and 
execution of countless events, receptions, and meetings on Capitol 
Hill. These events included New Member Orientation for the Freshman 
Congressional Class of the 112th Congress on Capitol Hill and in 
Williamsburg, Virginia; The House of Representative Marine Corps 
Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremonies, Multiple House Armed Services and 
House Democracy Partnership events, Promotion Ceremonies, Awards 
Ceremonies, and tours of the Capitol. She also scheduled and supported 
a great many office calls for the leadership of the Marine Corps to 
include Commandants of the Marine Corps, Assistant Commandants of the 
Marine Corps, and numerous other General Officers conducting business 
on Capitol Hill.
  Through her exceptional personal efforts, Captain Hunter has 
contributed immeasurably to the Marine Corps' professional reputation 
throughout Capitol Hill. The rapport she developed with Members of the 
House of Representatives and the Professional Staff Members has in 
large part helped to ensure the strength and vitality of the Navy/
Marine Corps team for years to come. Her exceptional performance as a 
USMC Congressional Fellow and Operations Officer of the House Liaison 
Office has made a lasting impact on the readiness and welfare of the 
Marine Corps, and as such, I thank her for her steadfast dedication to 
the Marines and our country.
  From one Marine to another, I can unequivocally state that Captain 
Hunter is a testament to the Marine Corps' commitment to excellence. On 
behalf of my colleagues; we thank Captain Hunter and wish her the very 
best of luck in future endeavors.

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