[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 40 (Monday, March 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO VICE ADMIRAL FRANK DAY McMULLEN, JR., USN (RET.)

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this means to pay tribute to 
VADM Frank Day McMullen, Jr. A native of Kansas City, MO, he bravely 
served our country for 36 years in the United States Navy. Vice Admiral 
McMullen passed away on January 2, 2008.
  Frank McMullen graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 
1947. He received his post-graduate degree from The George Washington 
University. He also attended the National War College and served as 
deputy assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy. Vice 
Admiral McMullen's extraordinary career led him to command one diesel 
electric and two nuclear powered submarines, the Submarine Squadron in 
the Holy Loch, Scotland, the Submarine Fortilla in New London, CT, and 
the Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, in Pearl Harbor, HI.
  Vice Admiral McMullen was very fortunate to have the love and 
understanding of his family who encouraged him, even when he left home 
to serve on lengthy deployments. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Ruth, who passed away in November 2002, and his daughter Christine, who 
passed away in March 1994.
  Vice Admiral McMullen truly loved his work and was very proud of his 
service to our country. I hope Members of the House will join me in 
honoring this outstanding Missourian, an extraordinary naval officer, 
and a wonderful husband, father, and friend.

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