[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 7, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H1265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CAPTAIN ROBERT C. GRANT

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
achievements of Captain Robert C. Grant, who has dedicated his life to 
serving our Nation and protecting the residents of south Florida. 
Captain Grant is retiring after a distinguished career with the United 
States Coast Guard Reserve, where he served as the deputy chief of 
staff of the Seventh Coast Guard District.
  His selfless work has included providing support to Operation Desert 
Shield and Desert Storm, assisting in relief efforts after the 
devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, and building strong bonds between 
the Coast Guard and the Cuban and Haitian communities of south Florida 
through dedicated public outreach.
  In his capacity as a congressional liaison, he was instrumental in 
this body's work on combating maritime smuggling and other threats. He 
has received numerous military awards and unit citations, and is 
capping a career that has also included service in the United States 
Air Force Reserve and the United States Treasury Department.
  On a personal note, I can't thank Captain Grant enough for his 
friendship over the years. I know I speak for my staff as well as the 
greater south Florida community when I say, Captain Grant, we are all 
so proud of your career and your accomplishments, and you will be 
sorely missed. Thank you for your service.

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