[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 143 (Tuesday, October 6, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2454]
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              RECOGNIZING OUR NATION'S SUBMARINE VETERANS

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2009

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the United 
States World War II Submarine Veterans and the important roles they 
played in the Allied victory.
  Approximately 3,500 submariners gave their lives to protect the 
liberties and freedoms of the United States. The U.S. Submarine Force 
suffered the highest loss rate of the U.S. Armed Forces during World 
War II, losing a total of 52 American submarines in battle. The War in 
the Pacific could not have been won without the brave and selfless 
efforts of these men.
  It is also a great honor to be able to attend the decommissioning 
ceremony for World War II Submarine Veterans, Diamond Chapter, hosted 
by the USS Snook Base of the United States Submarine Veterans in 
Rogers, Arkansas.
  The recognition of our World War II submarine veterans has been long 
overdue. I am pleased and honored to recognize these servicemen, who 
risked their lives for their country and made the World War II victory 
possible in House Resolution 773. I thank Congressman Sestak for his 
service to our country and for his leadership on this Resolution and 
encourage my colleagues to cosponsor this important bill.

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