[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4436]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING KRISTINA SLATER

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to bring 
to the attention of the U.S. House a wonderful recognition of one of my 
constituents, Kristina Slater, and what she has just received. Just 
yesterday she was honored at the Pentagon with the Decoration for 
Exceptional Civilian Service Award at the Secretary of the Army's 
annual awards ceremony.
  This award stands for more than a certificate or a pin. It stands for 
superior commitment to excellence. It stands for dedication. It stands 
for remarkable pride in doing one's job day in and day out.
  Kristina Slater's work exemplifies this. She was instrumental in 
helping transition various information, technology functions, finances, 
and manpower to meet current and future needs of the Army. The results 
of this are being met with strong operational success, vital to 
everyone involved.
  We are all extremely proud of Kristina Slater and congratulate her on 
this wonderful honor. As the highest honorary award bestowed upon a 
civilian employee by the Army, this worthy achievement is a testament 
to Ms. Slater's diligent and loyal service to our Nation.
  I know the House joins me in thanking Kristina Slater on this award 
and her selfless service and dedication to our Nation.

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