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RECOGNIZING COMMANDER MICHELLE CAPONIGRO

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On 2026-09-16, Representative Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING COMMANDER MICHELLE CAPONIGRO" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING COMMANDER MICHELLE CAPONIGRO

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H5835] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING COMMANDER MICHELLE CAPONIGRO (Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Commander Michelle Caponigro for 20 years of outstanding Active-Duty service as a Civil Engineer Corps officer and registered architect with the United States Navy. For the past 2 years, Commander Caponigro has served as a legislative liaison, strengthening the relationship between the Navy and Congress, while advocating for the Navy's military construction, housing, real estate, shore infrastructure, and utilities resiliency portfolio. Previously, as a public works officer for Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy, she led more than 240 facility professionals in the planning, design, construction, facility sustainment, and environmental compliance across 11 sites throughout Italy and Iceland, supporting naval operations across Europe, Africa, and Central Command. She also represented Naval Support Activity in Naples as a liaison to various international governmental organizations, committees, and commissions. She consistently ensured the Department of the Navy's infrastructure needs were met abroad while strengthening partnerships with our allies. Throughout her distinguished career, Commander Caponigro has served at NAS Oceana, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Marine Corps Air Station New River, supported Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, and led Seabees during operations in Djibouti, the Baltics, and Norway. Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Commander Michelle Caponigro for her exemplary service to our Navy and Nation and congratulating her on a well-earned retirement. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING COMMANDER MICHELLE CAPONIGRO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H5835] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING COMMANDER MICHELLE CAPONIGRO (Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Commander Michelle Caponigro for 20 years of outstanding Active-Duty service as a Civil Engineer Corps officer and registered architect with the United States Navy. For the past 2 years, Commander Caponigro has served as a legislative liaison, strengthening the relationship between the Navy and Congress, while advocating for the Navy's military construction, housing, real estate, shore infrastructure, and utilities resiliency portfolio. Previously, as a public works officer for Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy, she led more than 240 facility professionals in the planning, design, construction, facility sustainment, and environmental compliance across 11 sites throughout Italy and Iceland, supporting naval operations across Europe, Africa, and Central Command. She also represented Naval Support Activity in Naples as a liaison to various international governmental organizations, committees, and commissions. She consistently ensured the Department of the Navy's infrastructure needs were met abroad while strengthening partnerships with our allies. Throughout her distinguished career, Commander Caponigro has served at NAS Oceana, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Marine Corps Air Station New River, supported Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, and led Seabees during operations in Djibouti, the Baltics, and Norway. Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Commander Michelle Caponigro for her exemplary service to our Navy and Nation and congratulating her on a well-earned retirement. ____________________