[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 139 (Thursday, October 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE J. WILLIAMSON

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 24, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express gratitude to 
Lawrence J. Williamson of Sterling, Colorado, who is proudly serving 
his country as a member of the Navy's ``silent service,'' the submarine 
force, aboard the USS Honolulu (SSN 718). Lawrence and 129 other 
members of the elite force, were deployed in July to the western 
Pacific Ocean to conduct missions in support of Operation Enduring 
Freedom.
  Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Williamson, is the son of James and Jean 
Williamson and son-in-law of William and Jan Wilson, all of Sterling. 
He is the electronic technician aboard the Honolulu, a Los Angeles-
class attack submarine homeported in Pearl Harbor. Lawrence establishes 
and maintains communications with the rest of the Navy.
  Lawrence and his crewmates aboard the submarine provide a constant, 
yet covert, presence throughout the world with the capability of 
projecting force from their weapons delivery systems.
  Lawrence attributes his farming and oil field background to providing 
him the foundations that allow him to meet the stringent qualifications 
of a submarine crewmember. The 45-year old Williamson faces many 
challenges and dangers as a member of the silent service, but through 
it all, he always stands to protect his family and loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to express its gratitude and pay tribute 
to Lawrence J. Williamson for the service he is proudly providing his 
country.

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