[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 9 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE LIFE OF ROY BOEHM

  (Mr. ROONEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Roy Boehm, 
a true American hero and a longtime constituent of Punta Gorda, 
Florida.
  Mr. Boehm was a retired Navy lieutenant commander, and was the first 
officer in charge of SEAL Team 2, one of the original Navy SEAL teams. 
Many would say that he was the first Navy SEAL.
  Lieutenant Commander Boehm enlisted in the Navy in 1941, and fought 
during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In 1942, he participated in the 
Battle of Cape Esperance at Guadalcanal, one of the largest, all-
surface sea engagements of World War II. In 1961, under orders from 
President Kennedy, Lieutenant Commander Boehm developed and launched 
the Navy's elite Sea, Air and Land forces unit known as the SEALs.
  Our Nation is grateful for Lieutenant Commander Boehm's service. 
Lieutenant Commander Roy Boehm set the standards for the Navy SEALs of 
today, and he will truly be missed. On behalf of all of the men and 
women who wear or who have worn the uniform, I say thank you for your 
service.

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