[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[[Page E1649]]
     HONORING THE SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT JESSICA HILL TO OUR COUNTRY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Lieutenant Jessica Hill, who perished on August 17th in the line of 
duty for our country.
  Lt. Hill was proud to serve in the United States Coast Guard, and she 
earned the respect and admiration of many. She joined the Coast Guard 
in October, 2001 after earning a Master's Degree, and was stationed at 
MSO San Francisco where she decided to become a Coast Guard Dive 
Officer.
  After successfully completing dive school, Lt. Hill was assigned to 
the Cutter Healy, one of the Coast Guard's three polar ice cutters, as 
a marine science and dive officer. With her positive attitude, easy 
laugh and constant smile, she also served as Morale Officer for the 
crew of that vessel.
  Lieutenant Jessica Hill's ambition, training and passion served to 
inspire her entire unit, her shipmates, her family and many outside the 
Coast Guard. She has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and was 
regarded as a good Coastie, a woman of honor and a patriot.
  We should all remember Jessica's life, courage and ultimate sacrifice 
in service for our Nation.
  A native of St. Augustine, Jessica was a loving daughter to Mr. 
William Hill and Mrs. Dawn Zimmerman, and sister to Mrs. Adrienne 
Gullet. To all of Jessica's family, we know she will be dearly missed 
and we extend our deepest sympathy.
  Mr. Speaker, because of Lieutenant Jessica Hill's sacrifice for our 
country, I ask all Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to join 
me in recognizing her service in our Nation's Coast Guard and 
remembering both her life and her dedication to the United States of 
America.

                          ____________________