[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1181-E1182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN APPRECIATION OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MARLEY CASSELS FOR HER SERVICE 
                              ON MY STAFF

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2022

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition and 
appreciation of Lieutenant Commander Marley Cassels, U.S. Navy, upon 
her completion of the Department of Defense Legislative Fellowship 
program. Assigned to my office for the 2022 calendar year, Lieutenant 
Commander Cassels quickly became an integral part of my legislative 
staff.
  Lieutenant Commander Cassels' background as a U.S. Navy Surface 
Warfare Officer directly informed my work as Chairman of the House 
Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness during a challenging time 
framed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the effects of the COVID-19 
pandemic, and China's continued aggression on the world stage. Working 
closely with both my personal office and the Readiness Subcommittee 
staffs on the military's most pressing readiness challenges, her 
professionalism, positivity, and expertise helped to advance numerous 
legislative priorities.
  Throughout the course of the year, she prepared me for important 
House Armed Services Committee Hearings, worked with constituents on 
pressing concerns, and championed legislative priorities dealing with 
California's Third Congressional District, military readiness, and the 
maritime industry. The ultimate team-player, she always looked for ways 
to contribute. There is no doubt her efforts helped to secure a range 
of priorities within the House passed H.R. 7900, ``National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023''. She made a lasting impact and 
will be deeply missed after an exceptional year of service.

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  Lieutenant Commander Cassels received a naval commission from the 
U.S. Naval Academy, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science 
degree in English. She later earned a Master of Business Administration 
degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. Lieutenant Commander 
Cassels' operational assignments have included service aboard the USS 
Laboon (DDG 58), USS Mustin (DDG 89), and USS Lake Erie (CG 70). During 
her service, she has completed a Sixth Fleet deployment, a Seventh 
Fleet patrol, and a shipyard overall and modernization. She also served 
as the flag aide to the Commander of Navy Recruiting Command.
  Her extensive expertise, work ethic, and problem-solving skills were 
critical to my work ensuring that our military is ready when needed. 
While Lieutenant Commander Cassels will be missed by Team Garamendi, 
the U.S. Navy is lucky to have her in its ranks and we are excited for 
all her future successes.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the people of California's Third 
Congressional District and a grateful country, I wish her fair winds 
and following seas and extend our deepest appreciation for her 
dedicated service.

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