[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 118 (Friday, June 26, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E576]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SMSGT JEAN J. HAMILTON

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                          HON. ADAM KINZINGER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2020

  Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Senior Master Sergeant Jean J. ``JJ'' Hamilton who passed 
away on May 10, 2020. Jean enlisted into the Air Force in 1960 and 
remained for twenty-eight years, dedicating his career to serving our 
country.
  While in the Air Force, Jean was a flight attendant with the 
Presidential Fleet, serving five Presidents, many dignitaries, and 
Heads of State. As a Noncommissioned Officer in charge of the VC-137 
and VC-135 Flight Attendants of the Presidential support program and as 
a Flight Examiner, Jean was responsible for over 100 Flight Attendants 
operating both Air Force One and Air Force Two. Additionally, Jean 
served in the U.S. State Department as Special Assistant to Secretary 
James A. Baker in the George H.W. Bush Administration.
  Throughout his service, Jean attended the NCO Leadership School, NCO 
Academy, and the Senior NCO Academy to further his military career. Due 
to his hard work, leadership, and dedication, Jean received numerous 
awards while in the Air Force. Jean was honorably discharged on August 
1, 1988.
  Aside from his military service, Jean was a true family man who 
dearly loved his wife Mea, children Orlando and Yvonne, and all of his 
family and friends. He also loved to serve others and was a faithful 
member to Pastor John A. Cherry, at From the Heart Ministries. Jean 
served as a chef for the Christian school and was on the Ministry of 
Helps Committee.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the 16th District of Illinois, I want to 
express my condolences, but encourage family, friends, and the 
community to celebrate the life of Jean Hamilton and his service to 
this great nation.

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