[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 130 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1812]
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                CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN GRAYSON ROTHROCK

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                   HON. CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' PICKERING

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 1998

  Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, yesterday morning Mr. John Grayson 
Rothrock was sworn in as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Reserve. John has 
been a loyal and effective member of my staff and I am proud to share 
him with the Navy.
  John fulfilled a lifelong ambition of serving his country in the U.S. 
Armed Forces. Surrounded by his mother, father and many friends he 
swore allegiance to the Constitution and its defense. I know that John 
does not take this oath lightly, because he is following a proud 
tradition in his family. His father, a combat veteran from World War 
II, participated in the ceremony and was able to receive the customary 
``silver dollar'' for the first salute.
  I am proud of John and recognize him for hearing the call of duty and 
answering it with service in the U.S. Navy Reserve. It is a pleasure to 
have John serve in my office and I join my staff in wishing him the 
best of fortune in his new undertaking.

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