[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
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 IN HONOR OF COMDR. DONNA M. LOONEY FOR HER APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMAND 
                          OF THE U.S.S. PLATT

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and 
appreciation that I rise today to express my congratulations to CDR 
Donna Looney for her appointment to the command of the U.S.S. Platt by 
the United States Navy tomorrow evening.
  CDR Looney, originally from Simsbury, Connecticut, recently graduated 
from the U.S. Naval War College, in Newport, RI, and is being honored 
with the command of a U.S. Navy fleet oiler, the U.S.S. Platt. As one 
of the few female pioneers to command a Naval ship, CDR Looney has set 
herself apart as a fine role model for young women as well as fellow 
Naval officers. For her leadership and tremendous achievements in the 
United States Navy, CDR Looney deserves our praise and recognition.
  Today, I congratulate CDR Donna Looney for her appointment as 
commander of the U.S.S. Platt and I commend her for the hard work and 
sacrifices which were instrumental in attaining this meritorious 
position in the United States Navy.

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