[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  TRANSFER OF CAPT. KRAIG M. KENNEDY, U.S. NAVY, DIRECTOR NAVY HOUSE 
                       LEGISLATIVE LIAISON OFFICE

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                         HON. RONALD V. DELLUMS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly 
outstanding Naval officer, Capt. Kraig M. Kennedy who has served with 
distinction for the past 20 months as director of the House of 
Representative's Navy Legislative Liaison Office. It is a privilege for 
me to recognize his many outstanding achievements and commend him for 
the superb service he has provided to this legislative body and to our 
great Nation as a whole.
  A native of Seattle, WA, Capt. Kennedy earned a bachelor of science 
degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington 
where he also participated in Naval Reserve Officer Training Program. 
Upon graduation, he was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy.
  Captain Kennedy spent his first sea tour aboard the battleship U.S.S. 
New Jersey, BB-62. Following his tour aboard New Jersey he reported to 
the U.S.S. Chicago, CG-11 and then to the U.S.S. Waddell, DDG-24. 
Captain Kennedy then served as operations officer for Beachmaster unit 
one and returned to sea duty as engineer aboard the U.S.S. Ouellet, FF-
1077. Upon completing his tour on the U.S.S. Ouellet, Captain Kennedy 
served as material officer for destroyer squadron 35.
  After serving nearly 10 years in arduous sea duty or overseas tours, 
Captain Kennedy reported to Chicago, IL, where he headed up recruiting 
for Navy Officer Programs. He then returned to sea as executive officer 
of the U.S.S. Barbey, FF-1086. In 1984 Captain Kennedy assumed command 
of Navy Recruiting District Milwaukee. Captain Kennedy returned to an 
old friend in 1986, reporting to the U.S.S. New Jersey. Following this 
tour he remained at sea, assuming command of the U.S.S. Brewton, FF-
1086. While under his command Brewton earned the Navy's prestigious 
Efficiency E Award and was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for 
service during Operation Desert Shield.
  Prior to heading up the Navy's House legislative affairs office, 
Captain Kennedy served as commander, fleet training group Pearl Harbor. 
During his tenure at the legislative affairs office, Captain Kennedy 
has provided members of the House Armed Services Committee, our 
professional and personal staffs, as well as many of you seated here 
today, with timely support regarding Navy plans and programs. His 
valuable contributions have enabled Congress and the Department of the 
Navy to work closely together to ensure the modern, well trained, and 
well equipped naval forces upon which our country has come to depend.
  During his illustrious naval career Captain Kennedy has been the 
recipient of many awards and commendations including the Meritorious 
Service Medal with three gold stars. He graduated with distinction from 
the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and holds a master's degree 
in public administration from George Washington University.
  Mr. Speaker, Kraig Kennedy and his wife Pamela have made many 
sacrifices during a 25-year naval career to make a significant 
contribution to the outstanding naval forces upon which our country 
relies so heavily. He is a great credit to both the Navy and the 
country he so proudly serves. As he now departs to take command of 
Naval Station Pearl Harbor I call upon my colleagues from both sides of 
the aisle to wish him every success as well as fair winds and following 
seas.

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