[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 7311]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL STEVE PENN

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I would like to recognize Lieutenant Colonel 
Steve Penn for his meritorious service to the U.S. Senate both as a 
Legislative Fellow and as the Deputy Director of the Marine Corps 
Liaison Office from July 19, 1996 to April 24, 2001. Lieutenant Colonel 
Penn's uncompromising professionalism and interpersonal skills provided 
an immense contribution to the mission of communicating the 
Commandant's message in the United States Senate. As a fellow, he 
expertly advised Senator Roberts and his staff on matters of national 
security. In the Senate Liaison Office, he led scores of congressional 
and staff delegations on fact-finding trips to all corners of the globe 
with unparalleled ease. Additionally, he routinely prepared and 
delivered briefs to Senators often involving very complex military and 
Marine Corps issues, always with diplomacy and candor. Lieutenant 
Colonel Penn consistently maintained uncompromising standards for 
dedication and accuracy in his work. His personal pride and loyalty to 
the Marine Corps guided his work and deeds, and resulted in superior 
results. His unselfish devotion to duty, exceptional performance, and 
outstanding professionalism have served the Members of Congress and the 
professional staff well, and provided a priceless contribution to the 
Marine Corps. My colleagues join me in wishing Lieutenant Colonel Penn 
all the very best in his next assignment as a member of the Inspector 
and Instructor Staff, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines in Encino, 
California.

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