[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 131 (Tuesday, November 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1983]
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           DANIEL CIRCELLI: SCHOLAR, ATHLETE, MERCHANT MARINE

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                         HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate one of my constituents from Oneida County, Daniel J. 
Circelli, on his graduation from the United States Merchant Marine 
Academy, in Kings Point, NY. Mr. Circelli is the epitome of the 
Merchant Marine Academy's motto ``Acta Non Verba''--``Deeds Not 
Words''. He has excelled in both academics and athletics, and has left 
a legacy at the Academy that will not soon be forgotten.
  Mr. Circelli earned a bachelor of science degree with a major in 
Logistics & Intermodal Transportation. He is USCG licensed as a Third 
Mate, Unlimited Horsepower, and holds additional certifications in 
Advanced Firefighting, Dangerous Liquids, Marine Electronics/
Communications/Radar, Chemical Biological Radiological Defense, CPR and 
First Aid. Mr. Circelli was awarded the Michael Ricciardi Memorial 
Scholarship in 2004. He also received a Class of 2004 recognition for 
exhibiting exceptional leadership and outstanding character as a member 
of the Regiment.
  Mr. Circelli's collegiate achievements extend beyond the classroom 
and onto the football field where he led the Mariners as a 4-year 
starting quarterback and 2-year Varsity team captain. He holds three 
school records, and was named First Team All Conference in 2002 and 
ECAC and FCC Rookie of the Year in 2000. Mr. Circelli was lauded by 
head football coach, Tim McNulty, as ``the type of competitor that 
raises the level of play of those around him by his mere presence.''
  The Superintendent of the Academy, Vice Admiral Joseph Stewart, said 
that Mr. Circelli ``represents all that is good about the U.S. Merchant 
Marine Academy and he is an outstanding example for our regimental 
values of integrity, service, courage and respect.'' As a student at 
the Academy, Mr. Circelli served aboard bulk carriers, naval 
auxiliaries, and containerships. He was involved in delivering 
humanitarian aid to Pakistan and China and in supporting the U.S. Sixth 
Fleet in the Mediterranean theater of operations. He also made numerous 
North Atlantic crossings to Europe and voyages to the Far East from 
California. Throughout his time at the Academy, Mr. Circelli proved 
that he is industrious, conscientious, highly motivated, and interested 
only in exemplifying the highest standards of moral integrity and 
leadership. Academy Training Representative, Commander J.C. Flumignan, 
described Mr. Circelli as ``the best this Nation has to offer.''

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