[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19088]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   THE RETIREMENT OF SAMMIE C. TWITTY, COMMAND SUITE AND DIRECTOR OF 
     NURSING SERVICES SECRETARY, NAVAL HOSPITAL, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the service of 
Ms. Sammie C. Twitty on her retirement as the command suite and 
director of nursing services secretary, Naval Hospital, Pensacola, 
Florida in August 2008. Ms. Twitty completed an honorable career of 
over 40 years dedicated to the Federal Civil Service and served as 
executive assistant to 11 commanding officers during her tenure.
  Ms. Twitty's dedication and influence on the overall mission of the 
hospital ensured the command was professionally and personally well 
received throughout the Pensacola area. Her advice on protocol matters, 
fitness reports, travel, and correspondence was vital to the success of 
every commanding officer since her arrival in the command suite. She 
fluidly managed schedules to accommodate complex arrangements and 
difficult scenarios. Directly responsible for the smooth flow and 
operation of the front office, she skillfully managed challenging 
situations with care and thoughtfulness in mind at all times.
  Throughout her many years of service she has been the go to person 
for all administrative functions and greatly enhanced the quality of 
office operations wherever she worked. She had a direct, positive 
influence on many young sailors and civil service personnel by 
distinguishing herself as a loyal, honest, hardworking individual. Her 
outstanding service has paved the way and set the standard for all who 
follow. Ms. Twitty's exceptional professional abilities, dedication, 
attention to detail, initiative, and loyal dedication to duty reflect 
great credit upon herself and were in keeping with the highest 
traditions of the United States naval service.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, Vicki and I 
would like to congratulate Sammie Twitty on her retirement and wish her 
many more years of success and happiness.

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