[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 90 (Thursday, May 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE SERVICE OF ROMAN KUALAPAI

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2024

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Roman 
Kualapai's service to our Nation.
  Roman was born on June 4, 2001 in Antioch, California. He graduated 
from Pittsburg High School in 2019 and enlisted in the United States 
Navy following his graduation. Roman attended boot camp in Great Lakes, 
Illinois then went to ``A'' school for his rate as Aviation Ordinance 
(AO) in Pensacola, Florida.
  For the past five years, Roman has served our nation in the Indo-
Pacific region where he was attached to the USS Ronald Reagan and was 
also with Squadron VFA 102 Diamondbacks. He achieved the rank of 
Aviation Ordinance 3rd class Petty Officer, Aviation Welfare. In 
recognition of his superior performance, Roman received the Navy and 
Marine Corps Achievement Medal in April 2023. He was honorably 
discharged on May 14, 2024.
  As Roman returns home to California, he plans to join Plumbers and 
Pipefitters UA Local 342, carrying on his family's tradition as a third 
generation 342 member. Please join me in welcoming Roman home and 
honoring him for his invaluable service to our Nation.

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