[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE SERVICE OF COMMAND MASTER CHIEF RUSSELL MASON

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a man who has 
honorably served our Nation with integrity, distinction, and humility. 
After more than 30 years of service to our great Nation, Command Master 
Chief Russell Mason, whom I am honored to call both a constituent and a 
friend, is retiring from the United States Navy.
  Having enlisted in the Navy in 1984, Master Chief Mason has been 
stationed everywhere from Pearl Harbor to Washington, D.C., and his 
tours have brought him all around the world. He has served on multiple 
ships, including as chief of the boat, and has completed several tours 
as command master chief. In 2017, Master Chief Mason assumed duties as 
the command master chief for the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command 5th 
Fleet.
  As a man of strong faith, he has earned the respect and admiration of 
many and has forever left a legacy of servant leadership and devotion.
  Master Chief, God bless you. Our Nation is forever indebted to you 
and your wife, Charlotte. And Russ, thank you for your years of 
dedication and service to our country, the United States. You have 
completed your mission admirably, and I have no doubt that you will 
soon be enjoying retirement with us back in west Michigan.

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