[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 90 (Friday, June 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MR. EDUARDO BUENAFLOR

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2018

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take a few moments today to 
honor one of my constituents, Mr. Eduardo Buenaflor, a proven executive 
with records of generating exceptional results.
  Mr. Buenaflor has been an important figure in advancing the U.S. Navy 
aircraft. He helped develop the fast paced HH-60H Seahawk aircraft that 
is currently being used by a squadron. As Director of Operations at the 
Navy, his responsibilities included day-today flight operations, 
strategic planning, aircraft acquisition integration, foreign and 
domestic key partner relations, business systems, and leadership.
  Leading by example, as Director of Human Resources, he managed 
staffing for 3 departments, 15 production work centers involving 400 
personnel and 23 division managers, assured that qualified individuals 
are placed in the correct position. He is highly organized in the 
management of 255 career development boards, employee evaluations, and 
29 employee disciplinary review boards and as Chairman of employee 
awards board.
  Recently, Mr. Buenaflor was awarded Armed Forces Joint Meritorious 
Service Medal for a combat tour in Iraq and four separate Navy 
Commendation Medals that were awarded for exceptional leadership.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. Buenaflor and the positive 
impact he has made in the Armed Forces.

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