III 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 122 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2006 Mr. Schumer submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging the Commandant of the Coast Guard to name an appropriate Coast Guard vessel after Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Nathan Bruckenthal.

Whereas Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Nathan Bruckenthal was a proud member of the Coast Guard who willingly entered into harms way— (1)to protect the United States and his fellow service members from terrorists; and (2)to assist the people of Iraq in their pursuit of freedom and democracy; Whereas, on April 25, 2004, Petty Officer Bruckenthal died of wounds that were inflicted during an attack that began when suicide bombers in boats attacked pumping stations in the Persian Gulf; Whereas Petty Officer Bruckenthal was the first member of the Coast Guard to be killed in action since the Vietnam War; Whereas, by his actions, Petty Officer Bruckenthal exemplified honor, respect, and devotion to duty; and Whereas it is necessary to ensure that the legacy of that great citizen of the United States, like the many individuals who have served the United States and have fallen with him, is known and honored: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress urges the Commandant of the Coast Guard to name an appropriate Coast Guard vessel after Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Nathan Bruckenthal.