[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4256]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO SEAN T. HAYES

 Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, it is a pleasure to congratulate 
Capt. Sean T. Hays on being selected for promotion to the rank of major 
within the U.S. Marine Corps.
  Every day, the men and women of the Armed Forces make incalculable 
contributions to our society. Nearly 22 years ago, Major (select) Hays 
swore an oath to protect our Nation and to lead by example. Entering 
the Marine Corps as a private, the lowest rank, he has diligently 
worked his way up through the ranks and continues to serve as a role 
model for his peers.
  I had the distinct honor of meeting Major (select) Hays while he was 
deployed in Afghanistan. He is one of Colorado's best and brightest. 
His dedication to protecting his country speaks for itself, and I am 
confident that as a senior officer, he will continue to lead and 
protect with pride.
  Congratulations to Major (select) Hays. I know his continued service 
will contribute to a stronger U.S. military and a safer nation.

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