[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 29, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S4579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL MICHAEL SCOTT SCIRETTA

  Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I honor a superb leader, liaison, 
and warrior. After 3 years of service as director of the Navy Senate 
Liaison Office, RDML Scott Sciretta recently promoted from captain to 
rear admiral, lower half. On this occasion, I believe it is fitting to 
recognize Rear Admiral Sciretta's distinguished service and dedication 
to fostering the relationship between the U.S. Navy and this Chamber.
  Rear Admiral Sciretta is a 1992 graduate of the Pennsylvania State 
University. A surface warfare officer by designation, Rear Admiral 
Sciretta has led our Nation's young men and women on shore and at sea, 
most prominently in command of USS Jason Dunham, USS Cowpens, and USS 
Lake Erie. The Navy has consistently relied upon Rear Admiral Sciretta 
for his exceptional leadership and unparalleled work ethic.
  Rear Admiral Sciretta has excelled in numerous other leadership 
positions in the Navy, most recently as the director, Navy Senate 
Liaison. In the Russell Senate Office Building and around the globe, 
Rear Admiral Sciretta filled the role that was initially created and 
held by Senator John McCain after his return from Vietnam as a Navy 
captain. Decades later, Rear Admiral Sciretta had the job of 
coordinating a weeklong series of logistical movements around the 
country that enabled present and former Members of both Chambers to 
honor a late colleague and dear friend.
  Over the course of the last few years, Rear Admiral Sciretta led 45 
congressional delegations to 35 different countries. He escorted over 
half of the Members of this Chamber on travel and became a trusted 
adviser and friend to many of us. I have had the pleasure of traveling 
with Rear Admiral Sciretta on a number of trips. He distinguished 
himself by going above and beyond the call pf duty to facilitate and 
successfully execute each and every trip, despite any number of 
weather, aircraft, and diplomatic complications.
  Recently, Rear Admiral Sciretta departed Washington for Key West, FL, 
to serve as the deputy director of Joint Interagency Task Force South 
and lead operations to combat illicit trafficking. This Chamber will 
feel Rear Admiral Sciretta's absence. I join many past and present 
Members of Congress in my gratitude and appreciation to Rear Admiral 
Sciretta for his outstanding leadership and unwavering support of the 
missions of the U.S. Navy. I especially recognize his patient and 
supportive family, Mrs. Sharon Diane Sciretta, Navy Lieutenant James 
Francis Sciretta and his wife, Ms. Delma Eylin Sciretta, and Navy 
Midshipman Adam Joseph Sciretta. I wish this Navy family ``fair winds 
and following seas.''

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