[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1217]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING COAST GUARD CAPTAIN PETER J. BOYNTON

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize 
a committed and respected serviceman, retiring Coast Guard Captain 
Peter J. Boynton, for his distinguished career.
  Captain Boynton has much to be proud of in his 28 year long career 
with the U.S. Coast Guard. Serving 10 years at sea aboard six different 
cutters, his experience and commitment is not easily matched; and in 
June 2004, Boynton accepted the Commander position of the Long Island 
Sound sector.
  As commander, he led 490 active duty military and civilians, 180 
uniformed reservists, and 1,800 volunteers with the Coast Guard 
Auxiliary at 16 operational units. From his command, Captain Boynton 
oversaw a number of issues and missions involving coastal Connecticut, 
the Long Island Sound, Long Island, and offshore up to 200 miles. These 
included life-saving rescues, pollution responses, security 
enhancements, ice breaking missions, and counter narcotics enforcement 
operations.
  Captain Boynton also served as White House Director of Global Affairs 
on the National Security Council and at the Department of State as 
coordinator of international Coast Guard operations. In addition, he 
has served as Chief of Intelligence for a multi-agency drug task force.
  Captain Boynton's successor for the Commander position had this to 
say: ``Captain Boynton has been an outstanding Sector Commander who has 
selflessly served the people of Connecticut and Long Island for these 
past 3 years. I understand I have some big shoes to fill following his 
retirement and I will work my hardest to continue Sector Long Island 
Sound's track record of exemplary service to the maritime community''.
  Captain Boynton will retire to Connecticut with his wife Susan, and 
their three children. Madam Speaker, I thank and congratulate Captain 
Boynton for his outstanding service and a highly distinguished career. 
We wish him and his family continued success and a bright future in the 
years ahead.

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