[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2506]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO KRIS JOHNS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to a 
remarkable young man from my district. As Captain of a United States 
Coast Guard ship, Lieutenant Kris Johns has dedicated his life to the 
safety and security of our nation. I am honored today to call the 
attention of this body of Congress and our nation to Kris and his 
selfless and courageous service.
  As a high school student, Kris set the lofty goal of becoming a ship 
Captain in the United States Coast Guard. Kris' teachers and friends 
knew that he was a special young man who would work tirelessly to make 
his dream a reality. Following high school, Kris attended the United 
States Coast Guard Academy. While there, he continued to excel and was 
admitted to officer training school.
  Upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy, Kris was assigned to 
the United States Coast Guard Cutter Sherman, where he began as a 
Communications Officer and was soon promoted to Gunnery Officer. Last 
June, Kris realized his dream, as he received orders to take command of 
the United States Coast Guard Cutter Halibut stationed in California.
  Kris has served honorably aboard the Halibut and earned the respect 
of the men under his command. Kris and his crew spend each day 
undertaking missions for homeland security, search and rescue, and drug 
enforcement. Our nation is truly a safer place as the result of the 
service of Kris and his men.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to Kris Johns. 
Kris spends his life protecting and serving all Americans. I am proud 
of Kris and his many accomplishments. Thank you Kris for your service.

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