[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2473]
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    RECOGNIZING THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES' 2007 NATIONAL 
           CONVENTION AND INCOMING PRESIDENT MICHAEL McGRATH

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the members of the 
Navy League of the United States for their exemplary work in supporting 
our sea services. In my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, we have two 
Navy bases, a Coast Guard Sector, a U.S. Marine Corps Command and a 
large port, so we are constantly aware of the impact your members have 
on our mariners.
  Our area is home to several Navy League Councils, including the 
Mayport Council, which is one of the largest in the country and the 
home Council for J. Michael McGrath, your incoming National President. 
As Mike prepares to accept the challenges of guiding this fine 
organization, I want to congratulate him and wish him well. I am 
confident he will lead the Navy League with the same dedication and 
commitment your membership is accustomed to.
  Following a full Navy career, Mike continued his support of the sea 
services through the Navy League. Both he and his wife, Gloria, are 
active life members. Based on his experience and insight, Mike can 
provide a clear and knowledgeable plan for the future of this 
organization.
  As our military is stretched in resources, organizations like the 
Navy League are even more important in fighting for the priorities and 
goals of our sea services, not only to Congress but also to local 
community leaders and businesses who must understand the value that our 
military institutions bring to local economies,
  The 21st Century is still young, and the roles of the sea services 
are ever evolving. It will take innovative and effective leadership to 
weather these transformational times. I look forward to continuing to 
work with Mike McGrath in his new role as National President of the 
Navy League of the United States.

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