Political Quotes

“I would like to take a moment to recognize U.S. Army Sergeant Maciel Hay, who recently made history as the first woman on Active Duty to graduate from the United States Army's sniper course. Sergeant Hay grew up shooting guns on her family's ranches in California and Oregon, with the ability to quickly find targets earning her the nickname ``Sniper.'' However, her interest and motivation in becoming a sniper didn't begin until she attended a local community college in my district, Sierra College. Defying odds, she completed basic training while qualifying as an expert with the M4 assault rifle and then went on to graduate from Airborne School. To attend Sniper School, Sergeant Hay went through a scrupulous selection process, meeting numerous mental and physical requirements and demanding exceptional marksmanship skills and a high level of fitness, discipline, and concentration. Once at school, her skills in marksmanship, the art of stalking and concealment, observation and intelligence gathering, survival skills and land navigation, and urban sniper operations were tested and developed. Through her determination, resilience, and sacrifice, Sergeant Hay successfully completed the training, living up to her childhood nickname and becoming the first female Active-Duty Army sniper. I commend Sergeant Hay for her incredible capabilities, motivation, drive, and teamwork skills, and I am confident that her achievement will inspire many others toward their goals.…”