[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TRUDY CALDWELL

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 13, 2017

  Ms. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring best wishes and birthday 
greetings to Trudy Caldwell as she celebrates her 50th Birthday.
  She is an inspirational role model for those who aspire to accomplish 
goals that may seem impossible. She has shown a passion for public 
service as demonstrated through her committed and dedicated military 
career of 20 years. Further, Trudy has continued service to our country 
as a civilian employee in the Department of the Army. Trudy is one of 
the few individuals to have served both as an enlisted soldier and an 
Officer, ultimately retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. This 
is quite an achievement; she has no doubt, overcome barriers to realize 
these accomplishments as both an African American and a woman. Trudy's 
academic achievements include completing both a Bachelor's and Master's 
Degree. Additionally, she has been awarded numerous civic honors.
  Trudy Caldwell's military assignments have taken her all over the 
United States and the world. She has taken command on various levels 
including teaching newly commissioned officers at the Quartermaster 
Center and School, served on the Joint Staff which is the highest level 
staff in the Defense Department, served with a team of staff officers 
to work directly with members of the Joint Staff 9-11 Commission, and 
served on the staff of the Army's Congressional Liaison Office. I am 
pleased to say this is where I met Trudy Caldwell during my first term 
in office. Shortly, afterward while Trudy was attending graduate school 
at Georgetown University, I was fortunate enough to have Trudy spend a 
few days a week as a ``Graduate Intern'' working in my Washington, D.C. 
Office.
  I am proud to call Trudy Caldwell my friend and I am proud that she 
originally comes from my district where her mother and other family 
members still reside. I know that this is only the beginning for Trudy; 
she has a prosperous life ahead of her. I know that she will continue 
to enrich the lives of future generations by bringing new experiences 
and renewed hope for those who aspire and dream of a better tomorrow 
through the nonprofit she has formed to assist youth.
  May Trudy continue to bring joy to the countless lives she has 
touched throughout her life. She has been a true blessing to the 4th 
Congressional District and this nation. Mr. Speaker, for these reasons 
I rise to give tribute to Trudy Caldwell. I wish her a wonderful 
celebration on her birthday and many more years filled with good health 
and happiness. It is a privilege to have this opportunity to celebrate 
and congratulate her on this special day.

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