[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 116 (Friday, September 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     TRIBUTE TO COMDR. SEAN FOGARTY

 Mr. KEMPTHORNE. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and 
say farewell to an outstanding naval officer, Comdr. Sean Fogarty, who 
has served with distinction for the past 24 years in naval service. It 
is a privilege for me to recognize his many outstanding achievements 
and to commend him for the superb service he has provided this 
legislative body, the Navy, and our great Nation.
  A native of Idaho Falls, ID, and a 1977 graduate of the U.S. Naval 
Academy, Commander Fogarty comes from a patriotic family who has 
contributed immeasurably to our Nation's defense. His father was a 
career submariner and also a U.S. Naval Academy graduate.
  Commander Fogarty's service at sea includes a division officer tour 
aboard U.S.S. Harold E. Holt FF-1074, department head tours as 
Operations Officer aboard U.S.S. John Young DD-973 and U.S.S. Callaghan 
DD-994, and an executive officer tour aboard U.S.S. Downes FF-070.
  Commander Fogarty's duties ashore included scheduler for the 
commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, exercises and plans officer for 
the commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, and the Office of Legislative Affairs.
  As Assistant Director of the Navy's Senate Liaison Office for the 
last 5 years, Commander Fogarty has provided timely support and 
accurate information on Navy plans and programs. Working closely with 
the U.S. Senate, he has helped maintain the best trained, best 
equipped, and best prepared Navy in the world. His consummate 
leadership, integrity, and tireless energy serve as an example for us 
all.
  Mr. President, Sean Fogarty, his wife, Anita, and daughters, Larissa, 
Colleen, and Megan have made many sacrifices during his 24-year naval 
career. They have made significant contributions to the outstanding 
naval forces upon which our country relies so heavily. During his 
illustrious career, Commander Fogarty has been the recipient of many 
awards and commendations including the Legion of Merit. He is a great 
credit to both the Navy and the country he so proudly serves. As he now 
retires from the naval service, I call upon my colleagues from both 
sides of the aisle to wish him fair winds and following seas.

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