[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 81 (Friday, June 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF CHIEF TROY L. LOINING

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Troy L. Loining 
who will assume the position of ``Officer in Charge'' at the United 
States Coast Guard Station in Annapolis, Maryland on June 17, 2005.
  Chief Loining enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1989 and 
began serving our great Nation aboard the United States Coast Guard 
Cutter Northland out of Portsmouth, Virginia. In 1999, serving as an 
Executive Petty Officer aboard the United States Coast Guard Cutter 
Adek based out of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, Chief Loining was awarded the 
George Ban Cleaves Award after he was selected as the ``District One 
Enlisted Person of the Year.''
  Still serving aboard the Adek, Chief Loining was awarded the ``United 
States Coast Guard 911 Medal,'' for his service on September 11,2001 
when all personnel in New York Harbor were immediately called upon for 
assistance and defense. Under new heightened levels of security, Chief 
Loining continued his defense of the United States while reassigned to 
the United States Coast Guard Cutter Line. In 2002, he received his 
official certification as ``Officer in Charge.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am truly pleased that the United States Coast Guard 
has chosen Chief Troy L. Loining to assume the position of ``Officer in 
Charge'' in Annapolis, Maryland. Please join me today in honor and 
recognition of a person who has willingly served and defended his 
country.

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