[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 49 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING PHIL REBERGER, OF BOISE, IDAHO, ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                      UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2002

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my congratulations 
to Captain J. Philip Reberger, of Idaho, for his 22 years of exemplary 
service in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve.
  Some join the Navy to see the world; Phil joined the Navy to serve 
his country--taking assignments from Boise to Seattle to Hawaii to Fort 
Meade. For more than two decades he embodied the Navy's motto, ``Non 
sibi sed patriae''--Not Self But Country. The Navy recognized his great 
ability to lead and gain the trust of those under his command. He 
performed every leadership assignment with dignity. In the midst of the 
heated Vietnam War, Phil answered the call and served. And now, as our 
nation is in the midst of its War on Terrorism, our nation called 
again, and he answered that call to service.
  Phil has both served his country and kept in perspective the 
importance of family while balancing difficult work and military 
commitments. For more than 35 years, he and his wife Nancy, have made a 
cohesive team, working to raise two wonderful children. He has made a 
tremendous commitment to public service as well--working for three 
United States Senators and now Idaho's Governor--Dirk Kempthorne. Those 
who know the name, ``Phil Reberger'' know it stands for honor, truth, 
courage and commitment.
  As Phil now embarks on a new journey--retirement--I believe it is 
worthwhile to remember the Navy's hymm, ``Eternal Father, Strong to 
Save:''

     Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
     From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
     Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
     Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
     Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

  Anchors Away, Captain Reberger.

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