[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 154 (Tuesday, December 4, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1870]
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                  HONORING UNITED STATES NAVY VETERANS

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2012

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor our veterans.
  There are no words that can express the gratitude that the American 
people owe all of the men and women who choose to serve the United 
States of America in the armed services. We are all humbled by the 
sacrifice they make--knowingly putting themselves in harm's way while 
also leaving loved ones behind. This commitment is the mark of 
America's finest citizens and those who answer to a higher calling. I 
would like to honor, from the Navy:
  Michelle Luz Trinidad, Stephanie Tillman, Andrew Kissoon, Gary 
Austin, Emmanuel Hernandez, Carlo D. Casanova, Kristie Hamm, Relles 
Campos, Raymond Farmer, Peter Calhoun, Ruben Gallardo, Percy Fernando 
Monroe, Jeffrey W. Butler, Jr., Marquais Rashann Bellamy, Marcus M. 
White, John C. Carter, Jr., Michael C. Thompson, Frederick Alan 
Edwards, Kenyatta Bennett, Jamie Shire, Cameron Zbikowski, Sam Owens, 
Neville Bain, Alvine Burke, Freddie Berrios, Janette Ramos Chandler, 
Rafael Trinchet, Henry Elam, Willie B. Taylor, Mae Christian, Randolph 
Mobley, John M. Locklier, Charles W. Wright, Brian F. Kipp, David 
Nunez, Ben Rape, Stephanie Tillman, James F. Wilson Jr., Jackie Bernard 
Singleton, Richard Victor Powell, Mary Lesic, Angus Laney, Rock Daze, 
Franklin Johnson;
  Finally, it is not our tanks, weapons or machinery that make the 
United States Armed Forces the best military in the world. It is our 
young men and women who serve professionally with honor and 
distinction. If not for these exemplary citizens, freedom and the 
American way of life would not be safe and secure. For these 
sacrifices, we respect and should commend their service everyday of the 
year. Congress has designated, November 11th 2012 as the official day 
showing our gratitude.
  Please join me in honoring these American heroes for their bravery 
and sacrifice in defense of this great nation.

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