[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING REAR ADMIRAL DANA THOMAS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2024

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the 
accomplishments of Rear Admiral Dana Thomas as she retires from the 
United States Coast Guard this year. I applaud RADM Thomas for her 
dedication and service and congratulate her on this milestone.
  Promoted to Rear Admiral (Upper Half) in March 2019, RADM Thomas has 
had an exemplary military career, previously serving seven years in the 
U.S. Coast Guard and seven years in the U.S. Army. She received her 
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from George 
Washington University School of Medicine and Public Health, and her 
Bachelor of Science in Honors Biology from the University of Maryland, 
College Park. She completed Command and General Staff College in 2005. 
She served her Internship in General Surgery at Tripler Army Medical 
Center and her residency at the Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute.
  From her work with the Centers for Disease Control and service on the 
Physician's Professional Advisory Committee to the U.S. Surgeon 
General, to her current role as Director of Health, Safety, and Work-
life for the U.S. Coast Guard, RADM Thomas has continued her commitment 
to service and public health. Her experience, knowledge, and steadfast 
initiative have distinguished RADM Thomas as an outstanding leader who 
has exemplified honor, integrity, and professionalism throughout her 
career.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in leading this body in acknowledgement 
of the extraordinary contributions of Rear Admiral Dana Thomas. She has 
tirelessly devoted her time and expertise to the advancement of public 
health and I thank her for her honorable service to our great Nation.

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