[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL GARY ROUGHEAD

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                         HON. KATHERINE HARRIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize and congratulate an 
outstanding Naval Officer, Rear Admiral Gary Roughead, upon his 
completion of more than two years of distinguished service as the 
Department of the Navy's Chief of Legislative Affairs for the United 
States Congress. I am honored as Admiral Roughead's United States 
Representative to commend his extraordinary achievements on the Navy's 
behalf from May 2001 thru August 2003 as well as his unparalleled 
devotion to our great Nation.
  A 1973 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Admiral Roughead 
became one of the Navy's finest Surface Warfare Officers. Through his 
tremendous leadership and vision, he navigated the Navy's legislative 
agenda through the tumultuous events following September 11, 2001, 
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This 
accomplishment alone has established Admiral Roughead's place in 
history.
  Due to his incredible mastery of military issues and the legislative 
process, however, he also ensured favorable Congressional consideration 
of several high profile matters, such as Readiness and Range 
Preservation Initiatives (RRPI), DD (X)/ LCS, Vieques, and the Navy/
Marine Corps Intranet. Additionally, Admiral Roughead nurtured strong 
personal bonds with many Members of Congress and their staff members, 
while positively impacting the Navy's current and future size, 
readiness and capabilities through the outstanding counsel and 
strategic insight that he provided to the Secretary of the Navy and to 
the Chief of Naval Operations.
  Rear Admiral Roughead was recently nominated for an appointment to 
the rank of Vice Admiral. In connection with this promotion, he will be 
assigned as Commander, Second Fleet and Commander, Striking Fleet 
Atlantic, in Norfolk, VA.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Admiral Roughead continued success and 
fulfillment as he undertakes this new challenge. I know that my 
colleagues in the House join me in saluting this fine Naval Officer, 
who embodies the integrity, skill, and professionalism for which we 
venerate our brave men and women in uniform.

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