[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 42 (Friday, March 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E289-E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO SENIOR CHIEF HARRY OLIVER

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2018

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take some time today to 
honor Harry Oliver, also known by his rank as Senior Chief, an 
exemplary constituent who I am immensely proud to represent. Mr. Oliver 
is retiring for the second time, after serving in the United States 
Navy for 23 years and then serving our nation's youth for another 20 
years. Mr. Oliver is retiring as a teacher and NJROTC instructor for 
Santa Ana High School, as well as carrying his Senior Chief military 
rank. Though his teaching journey is coming to an end, the impact he 
has made will live on forever.
  Mr. Oliver is a teacher in every sense of the word. He carries the 
qualities that every teacher should strive for--dedication, genuine 
interest, and being a role model for all his students. His time in the 
Navy unearthed his passion for guiding future generations as a Company 
Commander, teaching Damage Control

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to over 10,000 new recruits. His understanding and natural talent for 
helping recruits develop into their best selves led to his astounding 
success. It was after this time that he retired from the Navy to be 
with his wife and four children. After a short stint working for a 
delivery company, Mr. Oliver was inspired to become a teacher again and 
sought the Santa Ana High School NJROTC program. His dedicated focus on 
his students became evident to all that witnessed him teach. He was not 
only a teacher, but a mentor, friend, and at times even a father figure 
to his students. It is because he genuinely loved his students that 
they loved him. While working with Santa Ana High School's NJROTC unit 
for almost 21 years, he helped develop one of the most distinguished 
units in the country. They received numerous awards including 
``Distinguished Unit'' for 17 years in a row, ``Most Improved Unit,'' 
and honored as one of the top 5 NJROTC units in the nation.
  Mr. Oliver has enriched the lives of everyone he encounters and is a 
pillar of his community. His time in both the Navy and NJROTC will be 
remembered, and we are saddened to see him leave. His actions deeply 
impact all his students who will carry on his legacy. Even though he is 
retiring, he will continue to be a teacher, leading by example and 
demonstrating the best qualities of a life lived in service. I am truly 
honored to recognize Mr. Oliver today for his service in the U.S. 
military and for improving and guiding the lives of future generations.

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