[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS LARRY ALLEN STONE AND PETTY OFFICER 
              SECOND CLASS MARIO MAESTAS FOR THEIR SERVICE

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
careers of Navy SEALs Petty Officer Second Class Larry Allen Stone and 
Petty Officer Second Class Mario Maestas. These officers were 
accomplished SEALs who selflessly dedicated themselves to serving our 
country and gave the ultimate sacrifice.
  Stone was a member of the United States Navy SEAL Team Two, Little 
Creek Amphibious Base, where he was a lead communications instructor 
for the team. His superior skill with communications and equipment 
earned him a job instructing new SEALs, and his athletic prowess earned 
him the title of Outstanding Athlete in his unit.
  Maestas served 5 years in the Navy before becoming a Navy SEAL in 
2000. As a SEAL, he participated in combat missions in Kosovo, 
including deployments in support of Task Force Falcon, Kosovo, from 
which he earned the Navy Commendation Medal, the National Defense 
Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and a Flag Letter of 
Commendation.
  We are honoring these fallen SEALs during a memorial and building 
dedication for the Naval Special Warfare facilities at Fort Chaffee, 
Arkansas, Saturday, February 27, 2010.
  Stone and Maestas devoted their lives to our country. They are truly 
American heroes who will be remembered for their service and sacrifice.

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