[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PETER G. DAUSEN

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2018

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
character of a great American on the occasion of his retirement from 
civilian service with the United States Navy. Peter G. Dausen, or 
simply Pete as he is known to all, has given his entire adult life to 
the service of his family and country. He has set a towering example to 
all of us fortunate to know him. As Pete steps down from the position 
of Deputy and Technical Director for the Naval Support Activity 
Monterey, we all know that his influence has reached far beyond the 
strict confines of the job title.
   Pete graduated from Kent State University in 1974 and commissioned 
as a Second Lieutenant into the United States Army. He served in 
uniform for nearly 30 years as a signals officer with tours of duty 
across the United States and abroad. He oversaw signals operations in 
Somalia during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. He served as a peace 
keeper in Bosnia. He led soldiers and mentored young officer and NCOs. 
Along the way he earned two Masters Degrees and graduated from the Army 
War College, in Strategic Studies. Upon promotion to Colonel, Pete came 
to the Monterey Peninsula to serve as the Garrison Commander Presidio 
of Monterey, home of the Defense Language Institute and Ord Military 
Community. Although at first Pete was reticent to shift from warrior to 
city manager, he excelled in this last Army command.
   Upon retirement from active duty at the conclusion of his Garrison 
Command, Pete transitioned into the civilian position managing the 
facilities for the Naval Postgraduate School also located in Monterey. 
This role, which grew into the fully fledged Naval Support Activity 
Monterey during his tenure, became vital to the success of the military 
missions located in Monterey. He successfully advocated for new 
investments in the facilities at the NPS, the Fleet Numerical 
Meteorological and Oceanographic Center, the Navy Research Lab and the 
Navy War College. These efforts included helping to secure over $212 
million in MilCon funding to update and improve facilities and advance 
these missions. He was also instrumental in standing up the new RCI 
housing and strengthening MWR programs for military families. Pete 
takes particular pride in the new academic fence that rings the public 
frontage of NPS.
   Pete has been a tireless advocate of the broader military mission in 
Monterey. He has played a vital role in the mission of TEAM Monterey, 
which has been crucial in advancing our national security interests by 
fostering long-term, positive community relationships between military 
facilities and public officials. Throughout his career, Pete has been a 
role model for the men and women who have been lucky enough to serve 
under him, as exemplified by his recent selection as a recipient of the 
Superior Civilian Service Award.
   In honor of his service, I would like to express my gratitude for 
Peter G. Dausen for his dedication to this country and our community. I 
wish him all the best and I am sure that he is looking forward to 
continuing his impressive portfolio of artwork, and spending time with 
his loving family.

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