[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 740 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 740

              Honoring the life of Admiral James A. Lyons.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 20, 2018

 Mr. Cornyn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
              Honoring the life of Admiral James A. Lyons.

Whereas James A. Lyons, Admiral (Ret.), known to many as ``Ace'', the 49th 
        Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet, retired from the 
        Navy in 1987, after 36 distinguished years of service;
Whereas Admiral Lyons served in the United States Merchant Marine before 
        attending the United States Naval Academy where he played football and 
        graduated in 1952;
Whereas Admiral Lyons participated in multiple deployments in response to 
        international crises, including a tour on the U.S.S. Salem during the 
        Suez Crisis and the U.S.S. Miller which supported the landings of United 
        States Marines in Lebanon;
Whereas Admiral Lyons served as the Commander of the United States Navy Second 
        Fleet and NATO Striking Force Atlantic at the peak of the Cold War, 
        providing critical leadership in combating Soviet global influence;
Whereas Admiral Lyons served as the Commander-in-Chief of the United States 
        Pacific Fleet and the senior military representative of the United 
        States to the United Nations;
Whereas Admiral Lyons provided steady leadership in times of crisis;
Whereas Admiral Lyons served with great distinction, earning the Distinguished 
        Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, 
        the Humanitarian Service Medal, and many other decorations and awards;
Whereas Admiral Lyons received the Legion d'Honneur (rank of Officer) from 
        France and the Order of National Security Merit (Tongil Medal) from the 
        Republic of Korea;
Whereas Admiral Lyons was instrumental in bringing together nongovernmental 
        humanitarian organizations, such as Project Hope, with the Navy to 
        provide medical personnel to the hospital ships USNS Mercy and USNS 
        Comfort, which travel the globe providing humanitarian assistance to 
        impoverished and war-torn nations, as well as countries impacted by 
        natural disasters;
Whereas Admiral Lyons' commitment to country and humanitarian purposes reflected 
        great credit upon himself and was in keeping with the highest traditions 
        of the United States Navy; and
Whereas, as we bid fair winds and following seas to Admiral Lyons, it is 
        appropriate that he be remembered as exemplifying the trademark 
        characteristics exhibited by great leaders: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of 
        Admiral James A. Lyons;
            (2) extends heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of 
        Admiral James A. Lyons for his death;
            (3) honors and, on behalf of the United States, expresses 
        deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of 
        Admiral James A. Lyons to the United States; and
            (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of 
        Admiral James A. Lyons.
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