[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING SEAN T. CONNAUGHTON

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 21, 2006

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia 
and myself to recognize The Honorable Sean T. Connaughton, former 
Prince William Board of County Supervisors chairman. Sean was recently 
confirmed as Maritime Administrator in the Department of Transportation 
and his education and experience will serve him well at the federal 
level.
  We want to take this opportunity to recognize the dedication that Mr. 
Connaughton showed the people of northern Virginia as Prince William 
chairman. At a time when northern Virginia was experiencing heavy 
population growth, Mr. Connaughton took his responsibilities as an 
elected official very seriously. Prince William's financial resources 
were well managed and Mr. Connaughton made significant improvements in 
terms of education, economic development, public safety, and 
transportation. On behalf of Virginia's 10th and 11th districts we want 
to thank Chairman Connaughton on his exemplary service.
  Mr. Connaughton is a U.S. Naval War College graduate and alumni of 
the Merchant Marine Academy. While serving as Prince William chairman 
he also worked as an attorney dealing with maritime laws and is a part 
of the Maritime Law Association. A U.S. Naval Reserve commander and 
former active-duty member of the U.S. Coast Guard, his accomplishments 
speak for themselves. We have every reason to believe that Mr. 
Connaughton will be an asset to the Department of Transportation and 
want to congratulate him upon his confirmation.

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