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success on the battlefield. He routinely turned 

broad guidance into action which energized 

the Office of Legislative Affairs and members 

of Congress alike. His actions allowed the Marine Corps to engage members of Congress 

and their staffs, directly facilitating the increased emphasis on improving Congressional 

relationships—a cornerstone of the CMC’s 

strategic vision. 

Throughout his service he consistently demonstrated his expertise and knowledge by providing timely and accurate information to the 

Congressional Members and their respective 

staffs. First Sergeant Sotorodriguez was a vital 

asset for all matters relating to the Marine 

Corps in the House of Representatives. Members and staffers alike respected and trusted 

First Sergeant Sotorodriguez’s straightforward 

and dependable assistance. His forthrightness 

and knowledge were key attributes in maintaining the Marine Corps’ superb relationships 

with the many Members of the House of Representatives. 

Throughout his tour, First Sergeant 

Sotorodriguez personally responded to, or supervised hundreds of congressional inquiries, 

some of which gained national level attention. 

Through his exceptional inter-personal skills, 

broad knowledge in a wide range of military 

affairs, and personal efforts he assisted the 

Director, Marine Corps Liaison Office, in gaining the Members’ support and trust on critical 

issues. First Sergeant Sotorodriguez’s has 

contributed immeasurably as a member in the 

Marine Liaison Office here on Capitol Hill and 

to the Marine Corps as a whole. I wish him 

well in all of his future endeavors. 

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100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINES 

NICKEL & DIME STORE 

HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, August 3, 2012 

Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 

to recognize the 100th Anniversary of Sines 

Nickel & Dime Store, a local institution in my 

home of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. 

For 100 years, Sines has been family 

owned and operated, offering a chance for its 

customers to step back in time and find hundreds of antiques, many of which come right 

from the local community. As part of Sine’s 

commitment to friendly and dependable service, breakfast and lunch are made from 

scratch and served daily at the Soda Fountain 

where friends and neighbors gather as they 

have for generations. 

Today, Sines continues to sell novelties of 

the past as they cope with the challenges that 

many small businesses across our nation 

face. 

The dedication and perseverance demonstrated by the Sine family in these difficult 

economic times serves as an example of the 

American entrepreneurial spirit which drives 

our economy. Sines Nickel & Dime Store is an 

example of dedication to serving its customers, I congratulate them on their 100 years 

of success and wish them many more to 

come. 

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RECOGNIZING COLONEL PAUL H. 

GUEMMER FOR HIS SERVICE AS 

COMMANDER OF THE 92ND AIR 

REFUELING WING, FAIRCHILD 

AIR FORCE BASE 

HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, August 3, 2012 

Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, 

I rise today to recognize the exemplary service 

of Colonel Paul H. Guemmer, Commander, 

92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force 

Base, Washington. 

After receiving his commission as a Distinguished Graduate from the Reserve Officer 

Training Corps, Col. Guemmer has held multiple flying assignments as an aircraft commander, instructor, and examiner pilot. Prior to 

assuming command at Fairchild, Col. 

Guemmer commanded at the squadron level, 

including a deployment as an expeditionary 

operations support squadron commander. His 

previous staff experience also includes tours 

in the Air Staffs Joint Requirements Oversight 

Council Issues and Actions Division and the 

Joint Staff J–3’s Readiness Division and Multinational Operations Division. Col. Guemmer 

also deployed as the Vice Wing Commander 

for the 379 Air Expeditionary Wing. 

Since assuming command at Fairchild two 

years ago, Col. Guemmer has overseen many 

improvements on the base. These improvements include completion of a nearly 14,000 

foot runway, a new fitness center, and even 

more recently, ground breaking on a new wing 

command headquarters. Each of these improvements represents an investment in Fairchild’s future. While the physical improvements cannot be understated, even more important is the investment Col. Guemmer has 

made to solidify the relationship between the 

Air Force’s 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the 

Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing. 

Under Col. Guemmer’s leadership, the association between the 92nd and the 141st Air 

Refueling Wings has become one of the gems 

in the Air Mobility Community when it comes 

to utilization, collaboration, deploying to common locations and maintenance. 

Mr. Speaker, Col. Guemmer has made caring for Fairchild’s airmen and airwomen and 

their families a top priority. Whether serving a 

Thanksgiving meal to those unable to make it 

home for the holidays or taking time to speak 

to the ‘‘Caring for People Summit’’, Col. 

Guemmer has tirelessly worked to improve the 

quality of life for Eastern Washington’s servicemen and women and their families. 

So, today I urge all of my colleagues to join 

me in thanking Colonel Paul H. Guemmer for 

his service to the United States Air Force and 

the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild. I am 

grateful for Paul’s unyielding dedication to our 

country and for all of his accomplishments as 

Commander of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing. 

While I look forward to hearing of his future 

successes as Deputy Director (Military) Strategy, Policy, Programs and Logistics Directorate at Scott Air Force Base, Paul and his 

family will be greatly missed in Eastern Washington. 


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