[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 134 (Tuesday, September 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2333-E2334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE REGARDING THE COMMISSIONING OF THE USS ``WAYNE E. MEYER'' (DDG 
                                  108)

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2009

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this means to celebrate and 
pay tribute to the commissioning of the USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108).
  On October 10, 2009, the United States Navy will commission this 
guided missile destroyer named in honor of a native Missourian,

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Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer. Long regarded as the ``Father of Aegis,'' 
Rear Admiral Meyer dedicated his life to serving our country. The USS 
Wayne E. Meyer will be commissioned in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 
home ported in San Diego, California.
  Madam Speaker, I am certain that my colleagues will join me in 
congratulating the Commanding Officer, Officers and Crew upon the 
commissioning of this beautiful ship.

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