[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    THE DEATH OF ADM. JEREMY BOORDA

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I was deeply saddened to learn today 
that our Nation has lost one of its finest Naval officers. Throughout 
his entire career Adm. Jeremy Boorda showed an incredible dedication to 
serving his country. After joining the Navy at the age of 17, Jeremy 
Boorda became the first enlisted man to rise through the enlisted ranks 
to become the Navy's top uniformed officer. His outstanding record of 
service and achievement should be remembered by all of those who are 
called on to defend their nation and will stand as an outstanding 
example of how a man through dedication and sacrifice can achieve great 
things. My wife and I had the pleasure of knowing the admiral and I 
send my condolences to his wife Bettie and their four children in this 
difficult time.

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