[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER BRIAN NUTT, USN

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to Commander Brian Nutt, who for the past two years has served as the 
Deputy Director of the House Liaison Office of the Navy Office of 
Legislative Affairs. Commander Nutt will soon be leaving Capital Hill 
to attend Prospective Commanding Officer Training, and will eventually 
take over as the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Bremerton (SSN 698) 
stationed in San Diego, CVA.
  As the Chairman of the House Armed Services Research and Development 
Subcommittee, I have relied heavily upon Commander Nutt's support for 
some of my most important endeavors. In the last year, I have traveled 
on several Congressional delegations with Commander Nutt. During these 
trips, I worked to foster improved relations between the United States 
and Russia. The success of my endeavors was in no small part due to the 
contributions of Commander Nutt.
  I am not alone in my deep respect for Commander Nutt. He has made 
many friends here on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress on both 
sides of the aisle. Each and every Member of Congress who has worked 
with him has come away with a better understanding of how the decisions 
which we make in this House will affect the men and women who protect 
and serve our nation. Commander Nutt's skill and dedication have 
reflected well on him and all of our men and women in uniform.
  Commander Nutt has consistently worked to remind this Congress that 
we must support our troops. No nation has ever been defeated because it 
is too strong, and we must understand that one of our most important 
responsibilities outlined in the Constitution is the defense of the 
American people, wherever they might be, at home or abroad. Leaders 
like Commander Nutt have made our military the envy of the world.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in bidding him farewell, and in 
wishing him continued success as he embarks on his newest journey to 
protect our country's national security.
  I would like to submit for the Record a history of Commander Nutt's 
service to the United States:


     Commissioned through Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI 
           (Nov 82)
     Completed Nuclear Power School in Orlando, FL (Jun 83)
     Completed Prototype Reactor Operation Training in Idaho 
           Falls, ID (Dec 83)
     Completed Submarine Officer Basic Training in New London, CT 
           (Mar 84)
     Junior Officer Sea Tour--U.S.S. New York City (SSN 696), 
           Pearl Harbor, HI (Apr 84-Feb 87)
     Received my Dolphins (qualified ``Submarines'') Jun 85
     Completed Submarine Officer Advanced Course in New London, CT 
           (Mar-Sep 87)
     Served as Weapons Officer on U.S.S. Louisville (SSN 724), San 
           Diego, CA (Oct 87-Oct 89).
     Served as Submarine Liaison Officer on the staff of 
           Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group THREE, San Diego, CA 
           (Nov 89-Nov 91)
     Served on the Combat Systems Training Team conducting 
           submarine weapons certification, San Diego, CA (Nov 91-
           Oct 93)
     Served as Radiological Controls Officer on the submarine 
           tender, U.S.S. Frank Cable (AS 40) in Charleston, SC 
           (Nov 93-Feb 95)
     Served as Executive Officer on U.S.S. Puffer (SSN 652) in San 
           Diego and then decommissioned her in Bremerto, WA (Apr 
           95-Jun 96)
     Served as Executive Officer on U.S.S. Alabama (SSBN 731) in 
           Bangor, WA (Jul 96-Sep 97)
     Served as Officer of Legislative Affairs, Deputy Director, 
           House Liaison Office (Nov 97-Dec 99)
     Commander Nutt's inspirational leadership, breadth of vision, 
           and complete success have earned the award of the 
           Meritorious Service Medal for his superb 
           accomplishments

           

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