[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE MILITARY SERVICE OF CHARLES ``CHARLIE'' MICHAEL

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the long and 
distinguished career of Charles ``Charlie'' Michael. For over 40 years, 
Charlie has served as a soldier in the United States Army, as a 
contractor at the Department of Defense, and as a civilian in the 
Department of the Army.
  Charlie began his career in the United States Army as military 
policeman in 1968, serving in Okinawa, Vietnam, and Washington, DC. 
After separating from active duty in 1972, Charlie attended Lycoming 
College in Williamsport, PA, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in 
psychology. Following graduation from Lycoming, Charlie began working 
as a Family Court Hearing and Enforcement Officer. During that time, he 
also enlisted in the Army Reserve.
  In 1981, Charlie entered the Army Active Guard Reserve Program as an 
executive officer, and held other posts throughout the 1980s. In 1998, 
Charlie retired from the Army Budget Office as the Army Reserve Liaison 
at the rank of Major.
  After retiring from active duty, Charlie became a contractor and 
supported the Army Reserve Operations Division until 2003. Later, he 
became Deputy Division Chief for the Programming and Resource Division 
where he spearheaded significant improvements in readiness levels for 
Army units and individuals.
  I first met Charlie when he arrived in my office in 2009 as an Army 
Fellow. During his time with us, Charlie worked on legislation 
important to veterans like H.R. 4279, which would allow veterans to 
receive educational assistance on an accelerated basis if they met 
certain criteria. Charlie's most important contribution to this office, 
though, may well be the delicious Coca-Cola Cake that he loved to make 
and that we all loved to enjoy.
  As he retires from his long and distinguished career, I am certain 
that Charlie looks forward to moving to South Carolina with his wife 
Diane, and spending more time with his family including his son Brian, 
his daughter Christine, and his grandchildren Kaitlyn, Paige, and 
Samantha.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. 
Charles ``Charlie'' Michael and his service to this country in so many 
different capacities. It was an honor to have him work in my office. 
His tireless commitment and dedication to public service and the Armed 
Forces will be missed, and I wish him the best of luck in his future 
endeavors.

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