[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E159-E160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING MRS. TERRY LEIN FOR ALMOST 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                       HON. EUGENE SIMON VINDMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2026

  Mr. VINDMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Mrs. 
Terry Lein, a proud constituent of Woodbridge, Virginia, as she retires 
from the United States Navy after 29 years of extraordinary service in 
the Navy Nurse Corps.
  Mrs. Lein built a remarkable career rooted in both compassion and 
dedication. She earned a bachelor's degree in Zoology/Animal Biology, 
followed by master's degrees in nursing and business administration, an 
academic foundation that would prepare her to lead and care for our 
communities. Her commitment to service was inspired early on by her 
father, who served in the Navy during the Korean War.
  In 1996, she began serving as an Operating Room nurse, where she 
managed patient care in support of combat operations, humanitarian 
assistance, and disaster relief efforts.
  Throughout her nearly three decades of service, Mrs. Lein was 
stationed across the world, including assignments in Italy, Iceland, 
Japan, and Alaska.
  When Hurricane Katrina hit, she was the Nurse Officer in charge, 
leading a unit of nurses during one of our Nation's most challenging 
moments, making sure patients received the consistent care they needed 
and deserved.
  Recognized for her exemplary service, she earned the Navy and Marine 
Corps Commendation Medal (NMCCOM) and the Navy and Marine Corps 
Achievement (NMCAM), both of which are a testament to her superior 
performance and meritorious service.
  Although she has retired from the line of duty, Mrs. Lein's service 
to others continues. She now serves as Nurse Manager at the Bitar 
Cosmetic Surgery Institute, where she oversees clinical operations, 
supports nursing staff, and ensures patients receive the highest 
standard of safe, quality care.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mrs. 
Lein on her well-earned retirement and thanking her for almost three 
decades of service to our Nation.

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