[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
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                   HONORING JOSEPH THOMAS BRADY, JR.

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2000

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to rise before you today on 
behalf of Petty Officer Joseph Thomas Brady, Jr., who on May 31, will 
receive an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy after 20 
years of service to our country. 
  Joseph Brady attended St. Matthews Catholic School and Flint Powers 
Catholic High School, graduating in 1976. While in school, he was an 
altar boy, a member of Junior Achievement, and several community 
service committees. He was also a standout athlete, excelling in 
basketball and football. After graduation, Joseph attended the 
University of Michigan-Flint, and Jackson State University. After two 
years at Jackson State, Joseph decided on a different adventure, and 
joined the United States Navy. He attended the Great Lakes Academy, and 
graduated in 1980. He was assigned to various vessels, including the 
U.S.S. Schofield, U.S.S. Jack Williams, and U.S.S. Arleigh Burke, among 
others. Since May 1997, Petty Officer Brady has served as 
Transportation Petty Officer and Collateral Duty Supply, as well as 
Petty Officer for Customer Service.
  Petty Officer Brady has been recognized many times for his hard work 
and dedication. He has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps 
Achievement Medal with three Gold Stars, the ``E'' Good Conduct Medal 
with six Bronze Stars, an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest 
Asia Service Medal, and many ribbons and commendations.
  I would also like to acknowledge perhaps Petty Officer Brady's 
wonderful family, including his wife, Lyvonne, and their children, Joey 
and Jovanna. I am sure they are very proud. 
  Mr. Speaker, as the father of two sons who have served in our Armed 
Forces, I have much respect and admiration for the commitment of these 
fine men and women. We are all very grateful for their decision to work 
to protect our nation's borders, and to protect and defend human 
dignity. I congratulate Petty Officer Joseph Thomas Brady, Jr. on 
completing his tour of duty, and I ask my colleagues in the 106th 
Congress to join me in wishing him the best in his future endeavors.