[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 196 (Wednesday, November 29, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          COLONEL CURTIS HAYES

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 29, 2023

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colonel Curtis 
Hayes for his service in the U.S. Air Force. Colonel Hayes served as a 
dentist and maxillofacial surgeon in the Air Force for over 20 years. 
Among his many accomplishments, Colonel Hayes led a four-member dental 
team to provide care for underprivileged children in Africa. Colonel 
Hayes earned numerous awards including the Meritorious Service Medal, 
the Air and Space Achievement Medal, and the 2013 USAFE Dentist of the 
Year award.
  Colonel Hayes has also extended his impact to academia and 
literature. He has shared his expertise by contributing to peer-
reviewed journals and recently wrote a section on digital dentistry in 
the best-selling book ``Million Dollar Smile.''
  It is my honor to congratulate Colonel Hayes on his military 
retirement and to thank him for his service to our country.

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