[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11200]
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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 122--URGING THE COMMANDANT OF THE COAST 
GUARD TO NAME AN APPROPRIATE COAST GUARD VESSEL AFTER COAST GUARD PETTY 
                 OFFICER THIRD CLASS NATHAN BRUCKENTHAL

  Mr. SCHUMER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:

                            S. Con. Res. 122

       Whereas Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Nathan 
     Bruckenthal was a proud member of the Coast Guard who 
     willingly entered into harms way--
       (1) to protect the United States and his fellow service 
     members from terrorists; and
       (2) to assist the people of Iraq in their pursuit of 
     freedom and democracy;
       Whereas, on April 25, 2004, Petty Officer Bruckenthal died 
     of wounds that were inflicted during an attack that began 
     when suicide bombers in boats attacked pumping stations in 
     the Persian Gulf;
       Whereas Petty Officer Bruckenthal was the first member of 
     the Coast Guard to be killed in action since the Vietnam War;
       Whereas, by his actions, Petty Officer Bruckenthal 
     exemplified honor, respect, and devotion to duty; and
       Whereas it is necessary to ensure that the legacy of that 
     great citizen of the United States, like the many individuals 
     who have served the United States and have fallen with him, 
     is known and honored: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress urges the Commandant of the Coast 
     Guard to name an appropriate Coast Guard vessel after Coast 
     Guard Petty Officer Third Class Nathan Bruckenthal.

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