[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E436]
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                   RECOGNIZING COLONEL MICHAEL AMARAL

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Colonel Michael L. Amaral on his retirement from the United States Army 
after 30 years of service to our country. An esteemed and respected 
member of the Army's Medical Service Corps, Colonel Amaral most 
recently served as the Deputy Commander for Administration at Fort 
Bliss' William Beaumont Medical Center. In this capacity, he managed 
the day-to-day operations of a facility comprised of over 3,700 staff 
members and over 72,000 beneficiaries. He also played an integral role 
in strengthening the relationship between Fort Bliss and the El Paso 
community.
  Colonel Amaral's distinguished career began as a platoon leader with 
the 54th Support Battalion in Germany, and included assignments with 
the 44th Medical Brigade at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; the Walter Reed 
Army Medical Center; the TRICARE Regional Office in Rosslyn, Virginia; 
and within the Army's Training and Doctrine Command. During this time, 
he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Desert Shield and Desert 
Storm.
  As Colonel Amaral embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope 
that he may recall, with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, the 
outstanding contributions he has made to the William Beaumont Army 
Medical Center and to the United States Army. I would like to send him 
my best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors.

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