[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 53 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S2794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL ROY A. NASH

  Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing RADM Roy A. Nash, who will retire on May 2, 2013, as the 
Commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District of New Orleans.
  Since graduating from the Coast Guard Academy in 1979, Rear Admiral 
Nash has served in a variety of operational and staff assignments 
during his 34 years of service. A few of his assignments during his 
years with the Coast Guard include serving as the Special Assistant to 
the Deputy Commandant for Operations, Deputy Director of the National 
Maritime Intelligence Center, Commander of the Coast Guard Sector 
Southeastern New England, Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Marine 
Safety Center, and Commanding Officer of Marine Safety in Portland, ME.
  Rear Admiral Nash will retire as the Commander of the Eighth Coast 
Guard District in New Orleans, where he was responsible for Coast Guard 
operations that span 26 States, including over 1,200 miles of coastline 
and 10,300 miles of inland waterways. Prior to this assignment, Rear 
Admiral Nash served as the Deputy Federal On-Scene Coordinator for the 
Deepwater Horizon oilspill response. In this capacity, Rear Admiral 
Nash joined more than 40,000 responders to provide needed relief for 
citizens, wildlife, and the environment. His outstanding leadership in 
these operations played an integral role in resolving the unparalleled 
problems posed by the ongoing spill.
  Rear Admiral Nash's illustrious career includes many military 
decorations. Among them are the Legion of Merit, Coast Guard 
Meritorious Service Medal, Coast Guard Commendation Medal, and Coast 
Guard Achievement Medal. Rear Admiral Nash has been and continues to be 
an inspiration to all those who have been impacted by his tireless 
service.
  It is with my greatest sincerity that I ask my colleagues to join me, 
along with Rear Admiral Nash's family, in recognizing the hard work, 
dedication, and many accomplishments of this incredible leader.

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