[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 200 (Friday, December 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1587-E1588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING COMMANDER MICHAEL D. CASSADY

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 13, 2019

  Mr. STIVERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of a 
public servant who has spent his life in service to our country, 
Commander Michael D. Cassady. On March 1, 2020 he will retire from the 
United States Navy after nearly thirty-five years of active duty 
service.
  Commander Cassady, a native of Millersport, Ohio, began his military 
career at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, California as a Seaman 
Recruit. During tours in the Philippines, Diego Garcia, Maryland, and 
Connecticut, Commander Cassady also dedicated time to pursue off-duty 
education at the University of Maryland, University College in 1991. He 
then received his commission as an Ensign, Medical Service Corps, 
United States Navy in 1993. Commander Cassady utilized his degree to 
better his community by supporting the health of his fellow 
servicemembers during tours in Iceland, Japan, Thailand, Australia, and 
Virginia.
  In 2006, Commander Cassady deployed to Baghdad, Iraq to support 
combat operations as the Civil Affairs Public Health Section Lead, 
Multi-National Division. He later embarked on two tours of duty as the 
Environmental Health Officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 
and U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy.
  A firm believer in the importance of education, Commander Cassady 
earned a Master of Science in Management from Troy State University, a 
Master of Public Health from The Ohio State University, a Master of 
Arts in National Security and Strategy from the Naval War College, and 
a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University.
  He and his family have made incredible sacrifices and contributions 
in defense of our great nation. Endless support comes from his wife 
Rohini, and their children Rhyan, Kassandra, Briana, and David, and we 
owe them an additional debt of gratitude.
  There is no doubt his contributions have made our community, Ohio, 
and our nation a better place. I offer my congratulations, and sincere 
appreciation, to Commander Cassady for his service. I wish him all the 
best in his next chapter.

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