[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E661]
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                       HONORING GARRETT O. SMITH

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to recognize Master 
Chief Petty Officer Garrett O. Smith for his service to our country. 
Master Chief Petty Officer Smith served in the United States Navy from 
1942 to 1969.
   Master Chief Smith was assigned to the U.S.S. Sperry (AS-12), a 
submarine tender, in September of 1942. Later, in March of 1947, 
Officer Smith graduated from the Electrician ``B'' School in 
Washington, DC, and transferred to Goat Island, California. In May of 
1954, Master Chief Smith was reassigned to the Naval Inspectors Office 
at Quincy, Massachusetts. Officer Smith's last assignment began in 
January of 1968 aboard the U.S.S. Observation Island (E-AG-154) 
Polaris/Poseidon test and development ship. On December 1, 1969, Master 
Chief Smith retired from the United States Navy.
   Humbly, I echo the words of President Ronald Reagan, ``We will 
always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, 
so we will always be free.'' And humbly, I offer my sincere gratitude 
to Officer Smith for his service and acts of bravery that allow us the 
freedoms we enjoy today.

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