[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1944]
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                     RICHARD L. CEVOLI POST OFFICE

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                               speech of

                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3187, a bill 
that would designate a post office located in East Greenwich, R.I., as 
the ``Richard L. Cevoli Post Office.'' I thank my Rhode Island 
colleagues in the Senate for introducing this bill to honor U.S. Navy 
Commander Richard Cevoli, a life-long resident of East Greenwich who 
proudly served his country in World War II and the Korean War.
  Richard Cevoli was born in East Greenwich, R.I. in 1919, and 
graduated from LaSalle Academy and Rhode Island State College, which is 
now the University of Rhode Island. In World War II, Commander Cevoli 
was awarded the prestigious Navy Cross for his bravery during the 
Battle of Leyte Gulf off the Philippines Coast in 1944. In addition to 
the Navy Cross, Commander Cevoli earned two Distinguished Flying 
Crosses and eight Air Medals during his active flying career. He was 
also inducted into the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame. Commander 
Cevoli died serving his country when his plane crashed during a 
training mission on January 18, 1955, leaving behind his wife, Grace, 
and three children, Steven, Carol, and Elizabeth.
  I ask my colleagues to support S. 3187 so that all Rhode Islanders 
can be reminded of Commander Cevoli's duty to his country and his 
impressive accomplishments.

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