[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 100 (Friday, June 29, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              CAL FORMOLO

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                           HON. DAN BENISHEK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 29, 2012

  Mr. Speaker, let it be known that it is an honor and pleasure to pay 
tribute to Lieutenant Cal Formolo for his distinguished military 
career. Lieutenant Formolo, a native of Iron Mountain, Michigan, joined 
the Navy in November 1987, and graduated from basic training from the 
Electrician's Mate ``A'' School and Naval Nuclear Power School. After 
graduation, he went on to the Nuclear Power Training Unit (S1W) where 
he completed prototype training. He remained in Idaho Falls for a staff 
instructor tour at the A1W prototype.
  In August 1991, Lieutenant Formolo reported to his first ship, the 
Ohio Class submarine USS Florida in Bangor, Washington, where he was 
assigned to the Electrical Division. During his tour, the USS Florida 
completed nine strategic deterrent patrols, and Lieutenant Formolo was 
awarded two Battle Efficiency ``E'' awards. He was also selected as the 
USS Florida Sailor of the Year in 1996. Leaving the USS Florida, 
Lieutenant Formolo served at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in 
Ballston Spa, New York. As a First Class Petty Officer, he quickly 
qualified as the engineering officer of the watch, and advanced to the 
rank of Chief Petty Officer. In December 2000, Lieutenant Formolo 
reported to the Los Angeles Class submarine USS Honolulu in Pearl 
Harbor, Hawaii, where he completed one Western Pacific Deployment and 
two Eastern Pacific Deployments. During his tour, the USS Honolulu was 
awarded the Battle Efficiency ``E'' Award. Lieutenant Formolo next 
reported to the USS John C. Stennis in San Diego, California. As the 
ship's reactor controls technical assistant, he was responsible for the 
safe operation and maintenance of John C. Stennis's two 500 mega-watt 
reactors. He stood watch as Officer of the Deck during a six-month 
Western Pacific Deployment. In 2004, Lieutenant Formolo reported aboard 
the Naval Submarine Support Center Performance Monitoring Team in 
Norfolk, Virginia, as Officer in Charge. He was responsible for 
monitoring submarine systems and creating work requests for system 
repairs, and was promoted to Lieutenant during this tour.
  In January 2007, Lieutenant Formolo reported to Commander Submarine 
Squadron Six to perform the duties of the Material Officer and Depot 
Availability Coordinator. There he was responsible for the planning and 
execution of submarine dry-docking repair periods. After serving in the 
U.S. Navy for over 24 years, Lieutenant Formolo retired during this 
tour on April 1, 2012. Lieutenant Formolo was awarded the Navy and 
Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement 
Medal, Surface Warfare Officer Breast Insignia and Enlisted Submarine 
Warfare Breast Insignia. Lieutenant Formolo is currently employed at WE 
Energies as an Electric Distribution Controller. He is married to the 
former Cheryl Simonson of Benicia, California. They reside in 
Kingsford, Michigan, with their son Jacob. On behalf of the citizens of 
Michigan's First District, it is my privilege to recognize Cal Formolo 
for his service, sacrifice, and continued patriotism.

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