[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 174 (Monday, December 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1588]
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                 MASTER SERGEANT MICHAEL THOMAS DONOHUE

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                           HON. LEE M. ZELDIN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2016

  Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to 
Master Sergeant Michael Thomas Donohue, in appreciation of his 30 years 
of meritorious service in the United States Army, Navy, Navy Reserve, 
and New York Army National Guard.
  Throughout his military career, Master Sergeant Donohue has served 
with honor and distinction in numerous positions, from Aircraft Handler 
and Tank Mechanic, to Intelligence Analyst and Operations NCOIC, 
culminating with his service as a Senior Maintenance Supervisor for the 
42nd CAB. His unwavering dedication to duty and unparalleled 
professionalism has consistently earned the respect of subordinates, 
peers, and superiors alike.
  An innovative and relentless troubleshooter, his vast technical 
knowledge greatly aided in his Brigade's success while deployed in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-09. His experience, gained from 
serving in two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 
and Operation Enduring Freedom, proved invaluable as he mentored junior 
non-commissioned officers and officers on a wide spectrum of 
operational and technical topics, increasing their readiness for 
deployment and ultimately, unit effectiveness. His long and illustrious 
career has been marked by humility and service, and reflects great 
credit upon himself, the New York Army National Guard, United States 
Army, and United States Navy.
  MSG Donohue's deployments include Operation El Dorado Canyon (USN, 
1986), Operation Ernest Will (USN, 1988), multiple natural disasters 
(1997-2012), Counter Drug operations (1998-2001), World Trade Center 
(2001), OIF (2008-2009), and OEF (2012-2013). He provided mentorship 
and leadership and skillfully groomed the next generation of leaders, 
which resulted in the Soldier and NCO Warrior of the Year competitions 
for the Aviation Brigade in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and New York State 
Soldier of the Year in 2011. His faithfulness through these times was 
and is a testimony for others to follow, and I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize his devotion to our country.

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