[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E300-E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MAJOR ULISSES TAYMES

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2019

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the service 
of Major Ulisses Taymes, who was the Executive Officer for the 9th 
Mission Support Theater Support Group--Pacific Battalion located in 
American Samoa.
  In American Samoa, our men and women of the Armed Forces are very 
important to us. The people of our islands take great pride in being 
patriotic Americans and our people are known for a high rate of service 
in our military. In particular, our U.S. Army recruiting center ranks 
number one in the nation in enlistment rate.
  To that end I would like to recognize all the work Major Taymes has 
done to prepare our Army Reserve Soldiers for success by providing them 
with the necessary resources and guidance, and for his efforts to 
instill pride and professionalism in the units.
  He has an extensive list of military awards and decorations including 
the Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, a Joint Service 
Commendation Medal, and numerous other awards. He is a graduate of the 
prestigious Harvard University.
  In honoring this outstanding officer today, we also express our deep 
appreciation to all who serve, including the many in uniform from 
American Samoa serving with distinction all over the world.
  In American Samoa, we've come to appreciate Major Taymes as one of 
our own, and

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the end of his assignment in American Samoa is bittersweet. I thank 
Ulisses for his outstanding leadership and commitment to our Soldiers, 
American Samoa and our great Nation. Best wishes to him and his family 
as he departs American Samoa. Congratulations to him on his next 
assignment and the great future ahead of him. Thank you for your 
service and your time on our beautiful islands. God bless your path and 
goodbye. Fa'amanuia le Atua i ou ala. Soifu

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