[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 76 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   COMMANDER JEFFREY THOMAS BERNARDI

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of United 
States Navy Commander Jeffrey Thomas Bernardi, on the occasion of his 
retirement following 20 years of dedicated service to our country.
  Following graduation from Strongsville Senior High School, Commander 
Bernardi attended the United States Naval Academy, earning his degree 
in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. Commander Bernardi began his 
distinguished career as a Naval Flight Officer in 1986.
  His years of service have taken him to locations around the world. 
From Bermuda to Sicily and a wide variety of other locations, Commander 
Bernardi's career exemplifies the very best of our armed services. In 
February of 1994, for example, he directed tactical support for the 
first ever P-3C Electro-Optic reconnaissance missions overland Bosnia-
Herzegovina in support of Operation DENY FLIGHT.
  Commander Bernardi received his Master of Arts Degree in National 
Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in 1996. In 
March of 1999, Commander Bernardi reported to the Bureau of Naval 
Personnel Sea Duty Component in Arlington, Virginia. He was handpicked 
to support the execution of a CNO Special Project of national 
significance.
  Most recently, in April of 2003, Commander Bernardi reported to 
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations Assessments Division at the Pentagon. 
His ditties there included shaping the Navy of the future through 
independent analytical assessment of warfighting capabilities and 
Department of the Navy programs.
  He has received numerous awards over his career for his dedication 
and commitment to this country. They include the Navy and Marine Corps 
Medal for heroism, Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, four 
Navy Commendation Medals, and four Navy Achievement Medals.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Commander Jeffrey Thomas Bernardi. As Commander Bernardi marks his 
retirement from 20 years of dedicated service to our country, I extend 
my congratulations and deepest thanks to him, as well as his wife, 
Stephanie, son, Zachary, and daughter, Jennifer.

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