[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E804]
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                    IN MEMORY OF THE SILENT SERVICE

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                        HON. CARLOS J. MOORHEAD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 1996

  Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, as Memorial Day approaches, I rise to pay 
tribute to the men of the silent service and their organization, the 
U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.
  The goal of this organization is ``to perpetuate the memory of our 
shipmates who gave their lives in the performance of their duties while 
serving their country.''
  These submariners, in the true tradition and fighting spirit of the 
U.S. Navy, have lived in silence, fought in silence, and died in 
silence in the cold depths. Through their dedication, deeds, and 
supreme sacrifice, they have left behind a legacy of the highest 
standards of performance and conduct. Their actions will always inspire 
emulation and praise.
  The U.S. Submarine Veterans, which ensures the honorable tradition of 
the submariners in our society, is represented in southern California 
by Mark James Denger, a submarine veteran, reservist, and active 
supporter and participant in a number of significant, patriotic 
military organizations.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay tribute to Mr. Denger and the U.S. 
Submarine Veterans, Inc. They do honor to themselves, our Nation and 
the memory of Memorial Day.

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