[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO YEOMAN FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER TIMOTHY JOHN POLLARD

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                         HON. TILLIE K. FOWLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to pay tribute 
today to a truly outstanding gentleman: Yeoman First Class Petty 
Officer Timothy John Pollard, who will soon be completing his 
assignment as the Office Manager for the Navy's Office of Legislative 
Affairs in the Rayburn House Office Building. Petty Officer Pollard's 
professionalism, kindness, and wonderful personality have endeared him 
to many of us on the Hill, and we shall miss him very much.
  A native of Philadelphia, PA, Tim Pollard enlisted in the Navy in 
1981. After basic training and Yeoman ``A'' School, he was assigned to 
Patrol Squadron 46. In 1985, he was assigned to the Office of the Chief 
of Naval Operations on the liaison staff for all Joint Chief of Staff 
matters. In 1989, he was assigned as Leading Petty Officer of the Plans 
and Exercise Department for the Commander 6th Fleet aboard the USS 
Belknap (CG-26) homeported in Gaeta, Italy.
  Returning to Washington, DC, in 1992, Petty Officer Pollard served as 
Administrative Officer for the Communication Department for the Armed 
Forces Inaugural Committee. In 1993, he was assigned to the Chief of 
Naval Personnel, assisting in the initial assignments of women to 
combatant ships; the transfer of personnel from decommissioned ships; 
and the reassignment of personnel from numerous fleet ships executing 
homeport changes.
  Petty Officer Pollard reported to the Navy Legislative Affairs Office 
in November 1994. Since that time, he has efficiently and effectively 
managed the Rayburn HOB Office, handling countless inquiries relating 
to naval personnel and assisting in the organization of many Navy 
orientation trips which have been beneficial to Members and staff 
alike.
  During Tim Pollard's 15-year naval career, he and his family have 
made many sacrifices for this Nation. I would like to thank them all--
Tim, his lovely wife, Veronica, and their three children, Taviona, 
Nadia, and Tim, Jr.--for their contributions to the Navy and to our 
national security. We owe all of our Navy families a great debt of 
gratitude.
  Mr. Speaker, Yeoman First Class Petty Officer Pollard is a great 
credit to the U.S. Navy and the country he so proudly serves. As he 
prepares to depart for yet another new challenge, I know that my 
colleagues on both sides of the aisle join me in wishing him every 
success, as well as fair winds and following seas always.

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