[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 19, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1204]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE NAVY LEAGUE BREMERTON-OLYMPIC PENINSULA COUNCIL ON THE 
     OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE LONE SAILOR STATUE MEMORIAL

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                          HON. NORMAN D. DICKS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 2009

  Mr. DICKS. Madam Speaker, I come to the floor of the House today to 
express my support and appreciation for the Navy League of the United 
States and congratulate the members of the Navy League Bremerton-
Olympic Peninsula Council upon the dedication of the Lone Sailor Statue 
Memorial at Bremerton, Washington.
  The Lone Sailor Statue is symbolic of the many sacrifices made by our 
mariners, their families and the communities that support them. On May 
23, 2009, the Navy League Bremerton--Olympic Peninsula Council will 
dedicate a Lone Sailor Statue Memorial at Bremerton Harborside in 
Bremerton, Washington. This statue honors and embodies the longstanding 
bond the city and region share with our Navy and maritime past.
  Since its founding, the United States has relied upon access to and 
unhindered use of the world's oceans in order to enhance its security 
and maintain its interests. The sea services of the United States; the 
Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine, were 
essential to our young Nation's security, growth and prosperity then, 
and they remain so today.
  The Navy League of the United States was formed in 1902 to ensure 
continued support for the men and women of the sea services in their 
duties. It continues this vital mission today through the education of 
our citizenry and the Nation's political leaders on the important role 
of the sea services and the sacrifices made by our Sailors, Marines, 
Coast Guardsmen and Merchant Mariners around the world.
  The dedication of the Lone Sailor Statue Memorial in Bremerton is a 
testament to the sustained effort of the entire Navy League Bremerton--
Olympic Peninsula Council and many, many community contributors and 
volunteers. I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to all who 
contributed their time and effort to make this event possible.

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