[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING LTC KELSEY ROUSEY

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                   HON. AUMUA AMATA COLEMAN RADEWAGEN

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2024

  Mrs. RADEWAGEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Lieutenant Colonel 
Kelsey Rousey for her dedicated service to the people of American Samoa 
and all the Pacific Islands as Deputy to the House Liaison Division in 
the U.S. Army's Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison.
  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 Rousey has 
done to serve our country throughout her career, so far. She received 
her commission through the ROTC program at John Carroll University, as 
Transportation Officer.
  She has an extensive list of military awards and decorations 
including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with 
four oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf 
clusters, and the Meritorious Volunteer Medal. She was instrumental in 
sharing the Army message throughout the House of Representatives and 
Congress.
  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.
  In thank Kelsey for her outstanding leadership and her commitment to 
our Soldiers, American Samoa, and our great Nation. Best wishes to her 
and her family as she departs for Pennsylvania and the U.S. Army War 
College I thank her for her service and her tone dedicated to our 
beautiful island.
  God bless you on your journey (Fa'amanumia le Atua i ou ala. Soifua).

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