[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E707-E708]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS VETERAN CAPTAIN MARISOL CANTU 
                ZAMMIT AS JULY 2026 VETERAN OF THE MONTH

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 2026

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Marisol 
Cantu Zammit for her honorable service in the United States Marine 
Corps and her continued dedication to her family and community. It is 
my privilege to honor her as our July 2026 Veteran of the Month.
  Captain Zammit was born at Camp Pendleton, California, and later 
moved to Texas following her father's retirement from the United States 
Marine Corps. In 1999, Captain Zammit was commissioned as a Second 
Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after successfully 
completing the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program at Rice 
University. She attended The Basic School in

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Quantico, Virginia, before completing her training as a Public Affairs 
Officer at the Defense Information School in Fort Meade, Maryland.
  Captain Zammit began her military career as a Public Affairs Officer 
with the 2nd Marine Division. During her service, she deployed to Camp 
Fuji, Japan, where she covered Marine Corps training exercises 
throughout the region. In 2003, she deployed with the 2nd Service 
Support Group to Camp Fox, Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. The following year, she deployed to Cartagena, Colombia, in 
support of the Commandant's Conference of the Americas.
  Throughout her military service, Captain Zammit demonstrated 
professionalism, leadership, and dedication to the mission. Her service 
was recognized with the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global 
War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, 
National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and a Letter of 
Appreciation.
  Captain Zammit concluded her active-duty military service in 2005 and 
transitioned her spirit of service from the Marine Corps to her family 
and community. Using her Post-9/11 GI Bill, she earned a Master of Arts 
in Management while dedicating herself to raising her four children 
alongside her husband. As her children grew, Captain Zammit became a 
constant presence in their schools, volunteering with elementary, 
middle, and high school cross-country and track teams. She also serves 
as a lector at Our Lady on the River Catholic Church. Whether cheering 
on student-athletes, supporting school activities, or serving her 
parish, she has continued to demonstrate the same dedication to others 
that defined her military service.
  Today, Captain Zammit and her family live in China Township, where 
they enjoy kayaking, hiking, running, volunteering, exploring the 
outdoors, and hosting local cross-country and track teams in their 
home. Her unwavering commitment to family, faith, and service continues 
to exemplify the values she upheld throughout her military career.
  Mr. Speaker, Captain Zammit's commitment to service has remained 
steadfast long after her military career. Through her dedication to her 
Nation, family, faith, and community, she continues to exemplify the 
values of leadership, selflessness, and service. It is my great honor 
to recognize her service and accomplishments by naming her our July 
2026 Veteran of the Month.

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