[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11229]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING MICHAEL HOFFMAN

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, today I recognize Michael Hoffman, 
an intern in my Miami, FL office, for all of the hard work he has done 
for me, my staff and the people of the State of Florida.
  Michael is a graduate of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, 
Fl. He received his Bachelor's Degree in political science and 
international relations from the University of Central Florida in 
Orlando, FL. He is a dedicated and diligent worker who has been devoted 
to getting the most out of his internship experience.
  Michael is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served 3 years in Japan in 
a F18 squadron and deployed on the USS Kitty Hawk. He then spent 1 year 
in Afghanistan as an individual Augmentee and as a Combat Master Driver 
for U.S. Forces. Michael was awarded two Navy and Marines Corps 
achievement medals and a Joint Service Commendation Medal as well as 
numerous other campaign medals. Also, in 2006, Michael was honored as 
Specific Fleet Filler of the Year.
  I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Michael 
for all the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the 
years to come.

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