[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 140 (Wednesday, August 22, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN MIGUEL COSIO

  Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor a great American 
and steadfast Air National guardsman.
  Capt. Miguel ``Mike'' E. Cosio has distinguished himself through his 
professional character and dedication by serving this Nation in 
uniform. A leader and expert communicator, he has provided 
distinguished service to our country while assigned to the National 
Capitol Region.
  As an Air legislative liaison in the National Guard Bureau Office of 
Legislative Liaison from May 2016 to August 2018, Captain Cosio 
performed his duties well and without reservation. His strategic 
thinking and foresight contributed to the completion of numerous high-
level tasks and engagements between Congress and the National Guard. 
During this assignment, Captain Cosio conducted more than 50 
congressional engagements to provide Members insight into the worsening 
trend of substance misuse and the critical role of the National Guard's 
counterdrug program in effectively combating this epidemic. He also 
actively engaged Members of Congress regarding the growth of the State 
Partnership Program, a vital driver in strengthening our alliances 
overseas. In addition to those meetings, he organized dozens of direct 
engagements between Air National Guard senior leaders and Members of 
Congress, which were essential in conveying important information on 
behalf of the Department of Defense and building trust and 
understanding.
  After serving in this vital role for the past 2 years, Captain Cosio 
will move to his next assignment: deploying in support of our Nation's 
defense as a true citizen-airman. Mike, his wife, Traci, and their two 
children have sacrificed much as a family in service to our Nation. I 
am thankful for Mike's service and his work with my office over the 
past 2 years on issues important to the State of New Hampshire and the 
country. I salute this American patriot whose selfless service has kept 
our country safe and strong.
  Thank you.

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