[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 78 (Tuesday, June 20, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S5455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CAPTAIN JOSEPH P. AVVEDUTI

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise to honor Captain Joseph P. 
Avveduti who is retiring from the U.S. Navy in July after thirty years 
of outstanding service to our nation. From September 1995 to August 
1996, Avveduti commanded the U.S.S. Kalamazoo. This ship is named after 
Kalamazoo, Michigan and the history of its service is of particular 
interest to Michigan residents.
  Captain Avveduti graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 
1974. Following his graduation he was designated a Naval Aviator and 
went on to command several Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons. Among 
his many leadership positions, Captain Avveduti served as the Executive 
Officer of U.S.S. Independence from January 1993 to June 1995. In 1997, 
Captain Avveduti graduated from the National War College in Washington, 
D.C. He currently holds the Chief of Naval Operations Chair at that 
institution where he serves as a great role model for the many young 
men and women in the Navy. During his career, Captain Avveduti received 
the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, 
the Air Medal and various campaign and service medals.
  Mr. President, Captain Joseph Avveduti's service to the U.S. Navy, 
and in particular his command of the U.S.S. Kalamazoo, is to be 
commended. The United States will lose a respected and well 
accomplished naval officer upon Captain Avveduti's retirement. I know 
my Senate colleagues will join me in congratulating Captain Avveduti on 
his outstanding service.

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