[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 68 (Tuesday, June 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E903]
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       TRIBUTE TO SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JAMES HERBERT HOWARD

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2000

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished 
American and dedicated veteran who passed away on March 15, 2000.
  James Herbert Howard enlisted in the United States Navy on July 7, 
1942 beginning a period of thirty-six years of service to his beloved 
country. He was a veteran of World War Il. He was catapulted off 
aircraft carriers, transferred at sea and saw combat in the Solomon 
Islands.
  James Herbert Howard served aboard several LSTS and was assigned to 
the U.S.S. Teror until it was decommissioned in 1947. Chief Howard 
served as a Quarter Master aboard such distinguished Naval Ships as the 
U.S.S. Ajax and the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. In 1972, Commander N.H. 
Kragseth wrote, ``Chief Howard is a man of poise with an excellent 
military appearance .  .  . that he can express his ideas and 
communicate his instructions. He is dedicated to the United States 
Navy. He contributes to our retention, advancement and organization and 
he is an individual I would most want in my unit.''
  James Herbert Howard was a highly valuable asset to the United States 
Navy. He received numerous commendations including the Good Conduct 
Medal and Bronze Star on July 1, 1945, January 20, 1960, and January 
20, 1963. While Chief Howard might have been frightened as a young man 
when he saw combat, he believed there to be a greater fear, a fear of a 
great nation losing freedom.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to a 
wonderful man who lived a life of purpose, who loved his country and 
who believed in the United States of America and that we extend our 
deepest sympathy to his loving family.

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