[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 59 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO FIRST LIEUTENANT KATIE KIENTZ

 Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize and pay 
tribute to United States Army 1LT Kate M. Kientz, a proud Oklahoman who 
is currently serving her country in Kosovo. I had the pleasure of 
meeting and speaking with Lieutenant Kientz back in February during a 
congressional delegation trip to the region, and I was proud to see a 
strong Oklahoman such as herself representing our State and our country 
so well. I would like to express my sincere thanks for the excellent 
work of Lieutenant Kientz in advancing the mission in Europe. Her 
dedication to duty is instrumental to prepare ready forces, ensure 
strategic access, deter conflict, enable the NATO alliance, strengthen 
partnerships, and counter transnational threats in order to protect and 
defend the United States.
  Lieutenant Kientz was raised in my home city of Tulsa, OK, and 
attended Bishop Kelley High School. She continued her education at the 
University of Oklahoma and graduated in 2017 with a degree in political 
science and letters. Following graduation, she interned at the Oklahoma 
House of Representatives and participated in Reserve Officers' Training 
Corps exchanges in Beijing and Slovakia. These experiences were the 
foundation of a strong background that prepared her for a successful 
career in military intelligence.
  As of January 2018, Lieutenant Kientz has been the chemical officer 
and S4 in charge of logistics in the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry 
Regiment. She arrived in Kosovo in October of 2018 and plans to then 
finish her time as a lieutenant at Fort Drum before transitioning into 
military intelligence.
  Meeting Lieutenant Kientz in Kosovo had an impact on me and reassured 
me that the next generation is in great hands with leaders such as 
herself. On behalf of Congress and the United States of America, I 
thank 1LT Kate M. Kientz and her family for their commitment, 
sacrifice, and contribution to our great Nation. I join my colleagues 
in wishing her future success in all aspects of life as she continues 
to serve as a role model for service, sacrifice, and 
leadership.

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