[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8088]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE SERVICE OF CAPTAIN JOHN C. MIKO

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Captain 
(Ret.) John C. Miko as he prepares to retire as Vice President of 
Government Relations for the Electronics, Intelligence, and Support 
Operating Group of BAE Systems. Captain Miko's life of dedicated 
service to this country throughout times of conflict and times of peace 
is truly remarkable, and it is a great privilege to recognize him on 
this day.
  Following the example set by his family's military service, Captain 
Miko attended the United States Coast Guard Academy and received a 
commission as an Ensign upon graduation. After serving aboard the Coast 
Guard Cutter Unimak for 16 months, he went to flight school at NAS 
Pensacola, Florida. Within his aviation specialty, he had a variety of 
important and challenging flying assignments. Captain Miko served as an 
instructor pilot and spent three years as an exchange pilot with the 
British Royal Navy. In addition, he commanded a large Coast Guard Group 
and Air Station in Oregon. Before being detailed to the Department of 
Homeland Security Transition team and the DHS Office of Legislative 
Affairs, Captain Miko served as the Coast Guard liaison to the U.S. 
Senate and as Chief of Coast Guard congressional affairs.
  Upon his retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2004, Captain Miko 
accepted a government relations position with BAE Systems. Since then, 
he has continued to demonstrate his abilities as a passionate and 
effective public policy advocate on matters of national security. In 
his role as Vice President of Government Relations, he displayed even-
tempered, professional leadership that consistently focused on helping 
others do what is best for our U.S. military members and veterans.
  Captain Miko has tirelessly supported this nation's military through 
his service in the U.S. Coast Guard and as a trusted voice within the 
defense community. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. Congress I am 
honored to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of this 
outstanding American patriot. I congratulate and thank Captain John C. 
Miko for his 33 years of service and wish him a happy retirement.

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