[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 66 (Friday, May 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E893]
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     RECOGNIZING 50TH JUBILEE OF THE NAVAL AVIATION MEMORIAL CHAPEL

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Naval 
Aviation Memorial Chapel on its 50th Jubilee.
  In 1961, Naval Air Station Pensacola, the ``Cradle of Naval 
Aviation,'' dedicated the Memorial Chapel during a celebration of the 
50th anniversary of Naval Aviation. Today, during this centennial year 
of Naval Aviation, it is fitting that we recognize the 50th anniversary 
of the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel.
  As a testimony to the love of God and Country that is shared among 
many in the Northwest Florida military community, the chapel continues 
to stand as a place of worship, guidance and support to military 
families. In the 50 years since its opening, thousands of members of 
the Armed Forces have been joined in marriage, and in celebration of 
its golden anniversary, all couples who were married at the chapel have 
been invited to return and renew their vows. John ``J.R.'' and Sharon 
Arthur, the first couple married at the chapel, will return this 
weekend to make the ceremonial walk up the aisle on behalf of all who 
have been married there over the years.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel 
and all the couples returning to renew their vows this weekend. My wife 
Vicki and I wish them all the best. May the Spirit of the Lord continue 
to bless the chapel. I am certain this anniversary is the first of many 
milestones to come.

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