[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 136 (Tuesday, August 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING COLONEL MELANIE R. BELL-CARTER

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 16, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an 
impeccable and self-motivated leader, Colonel Melanie Bell-Carter. 
Colonel Bell-Carter currently serves as the Director, Human Resources 
Directorate, White House Military Office, Washington, DC. She has been 
a champion and a leader of service and dedication to our great nation.
  Colonel Melanie Bell-Carter is a native of Shaw, Mississippi, and she 
graduated from Shaw High School in 1990. She enlisted in the Marine 
Corps in 1992 and graduated from recruit training Marine Corps recruit 
Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon graduation, she attended 
the Aviation Ordnance Course at Naval Air Station (NAS), in Millington, 
TN. In November 1992, she attended the AV-8B Armament Organizational 
Systems Maintenance Course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry 
Point, NC. She was selected to the Meritorious Commissioning Program 
during this assignment. From October 1998 until December 1998, she 
attended Officer Candidate School. Colonel Bell-Carter possesses a BS 
in Human Resource Management, Master's in Organizational Development 
and Management, Master's in Management, a Master of Military 
Operational Art and Science Degree, graduated from the Air War College 
and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Development.
  Colonel Bell-Carter has 2 children--Erik and Kennedi. Her personal 
awards include Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation 
Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2 Navy and Marines Corps 
Commendation Medals, 3 Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medals, 2 
Good Conduct Medals and a host of Meritorious Masts, Certificate of 
Commendations and Letters of Appreciation.
  Colonel Bell-Carter serves as a leader in the Marine Corps; she is an 
advocate for community service. In both endeavors, she does not seek 
praise for her actions, but will ensure others are praised for their 
accomplishments. Colonel Bell-Carter has proven herself throughout her 
career and earned a reputation of impeccable character, unquestionable 
integrity, unparalleled professional achievement, and superior 
leadership. She lives by her motto, ``Learning is essential to being a 
good leader.''
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Colonel 
Melanie Bell-Carter for her leadership, service, and dedication to the 
United States Marine Corps.

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