[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1580-E1581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DELPHINE METCALF-FOSTER

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 2017

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Delphine Metcalf-Foster, upon the occasion of her selection as the 
National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
  Ms. Metcalf-Foster is the daughter of a U.S. Army veteran and a 
graduate of Vallejo High School, Solano Community College and Sonoma 
State University. She served with the U.S. Army Reserve, 689th 
Quartermaster Unit, 6253rd Hospital Unit, 6211th Transportation Unit 
and at Letterman Army Medical Center. Ms. Metcalf-Foster was injured 
during her service in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in January 
1991. She retired after 21 years of dedicated service.
  As the new National Commander of the DAV, Ms. Metcalf-Foster will 
represent nearly 1.3 million disabled veterans. Her duties include 
traveling around the country to speak at conferences, meeting public 
officials and advocating for our veterans. She will serve in this 
position for one year. She has already visited the Sam Houston Training 
center for medical personnel in Texas, where she was stationed in 1996. 
She lives by the DAV motto, ``I'm here to serve my fellow veterans.'' 
Ms. Metcalf-Foster is the first woman and first African-American woman 
to serve as National Commander.
  In addition to her new duties, Ms. Metcalf-Foster will continue to 
volunteer with the VA Clinic on Mare Island. Vallejo, California Mayor 
Bob Sampayan has proclaimed November 18, 2017 ``Delphine Metcalf-Foster 
Day.''
  Mr. Speaker, the Disabled American Veterans have selected Delphine 
Metcalf-Foster as their National Commander. As a disabled combat 
veteran, myself, I am proud to represent a constituent who works hard 
to serve our veterans. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor 
her here today.

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