[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 103 (Thursday, June 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING LTC ERIC MARSHALL

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2022

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall on his retirement from the United 
States Army. LTC Marshall has had an illustrious career lasting over 20 
years serving in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, culminating as the 
Honolulu District's Commander.
  In American Samoa, our men and women of the Armed Forces are very 
important to us. The people of our islands take great pride in being 
patriotic Americans and our people are known for a high rate of service 
in our military. In particular, our U.S. Army recruiting center ranks 
number one in the nation in enlistment rate.
  To that end I would like to recognize all the work LTC Marshall has 
done to lead throughout his career in situations such as leading dive 
missions, having a key managing role in the Western Closure, commanding 
the B/1-48th infantry company, and imparting his knowledge on future 
leaders in the Army through his instruction and course direction in 
physics at West Point.
  He has an extensive list of military awards and decorations including 
the Bronze Star, Bronze DeFleury, and is currently nominated for the 
Silver DeFleury. He is a graduate of the prestigious U.S. Air Force 
Academy and received his Master's Degree in nuclear engineering from 
MIT.
  In congratulating this outstanding officer today, we also express our 
deep appreciation to all who serve, including the many in uniform from 
American Samoa serving with distinction all over the world.
  I thank Eric for his outstanding leadership and his commitment to our 
Soldiers, American Samoa, and our great Nation. Best wishes to him and 
his family as he departs Honolulu. I congratulate him on his retirement 
and the great future ahead. Again, I thank him for his service and his 
time dedicated to our beautiful island.
  God bless you on your journey. (Fa'amanuia le Atua i ou ala). Soifua.

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