[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 38 (Monday, March 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
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  IN HONOR OF TASHA McKELVEY FOR EARNING THE SPAATZ AWARD AND RANK OF 
                 CADET COLONEL IN THE CIVIL AIR PATROL

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                            HON. LIZ CHENEY

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2018

  Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cadet Colonel 
Tasha McKelvey on earming the Spaatz award and the rank of cadet 
colonel in the Civil Air Patrol.
   The Spaatz Award is the highest cadet honor in the Civil Air Patrol, 
given to less than one percent of all cadets. It acknowledges those who 
have demonstrated excellent leadership, character, fitness, and 
aerospace knowledge in the CAP Cadet Program. During her time in the 
Wyoming Wing of the CAP, Ms. McKelvey has done just that. Among her 
peers, she is a leader and source of inspiration for inspiration during 
trying times. Her determination and grit also resulted in her passing 
the Spaatz exam on her first try, a rarity across the nation.
   Ms. McKelvey is the first female and the sixth cadet within the 
Wyoming Wing to receive the Spaatz Award. I thank her for her 
commitment to serve our great nation. Her bravery, sacrifice, and 
resolve are truly admirable. Ms. McKelvey has set an excellent example 
to her family, friends, and peers.
   Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Cadet Colonel Tasha 
McKelvey on receiving the Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet honor, the 
Spaatz Award and the rank of cadet colonel. She and her family deserve 
to be extremely proud.

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