[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     CELEBRATING MR. CAAL SKONOS UPON HIS GRADUATION AND COMMISSION

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Caal Skonos 
upon his achievement of Army Second Lieutenant ranking in the United 
States Army. The awarding of this rank signifies years of hard work and 
dedication to serving our country, and it is a pleasure to celebrate 
Mr. Caal Skonos as he accepts this distinction.
  Mr. Caal Skonos has been honorably serving the United States as an 
active service member for almost a decade. While dedicating himself to 
our Nation's defense, Mr. Caal Skonos continued sharpening the skills 
the military developed within him as a leader and professional by also 
attending Eastern Michigan University to pursue a degree in Political 
Science with a focus in International Relations. A few short years 
later, it is a pleasure to now celebrate Mr. Caal Skonos as he 
graduates from Eastern Michigan University at the end of April and 
assumes his commission as 2LT Caal Skonos, Military Intelligence 
Officer.
  Earning this rank is a remarkable accomplishment, and it is a 
pleasure to join with Mr. Skonos' friends, family, and community to 
congratulate him upon the occasion of this significant career 
milestone. His passion and commitment to serving our country is a 
testament to his character, and there is no doubt that he will continue 
to succeed in his life of service.
  Mr. Caal Skonos' dedication and service to our country is an 
inspiration to many, and the entire country is grateful for the 
selfless sacrifice and commitment to our Nation that is demonstrated 
daily by brave military service members like Mr. Caal Skonos. I ask my 
colleagues to share their congratulations and thanks with Mr. Caal 
Skonos as he embarks upon this next, exciting chapter of life.

                          ____________________