[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 134 (Thursday, September 18, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5799]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 572--CONGRATULATING THE SAILORS OF THE UNITED STATES 
    SUBMARINE FORCE UPON THE COMPLETION OF 4,000 BALLISTIC MISSILE 
                   SUBMARINE (SSBN) DETERRENT PATROLS

  Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Isakson, 
Mr. Warner, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. 
Collins, Ms. Hirono, and Mr. King) submitted the following resolution; 
which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 572

       Whereas the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force 
     recently completed the 4,000th deterrent patrol of a 
     ballistic missile submarine (SSBN);
       Whereas this milestone is significant for the Submarine 
     Force, its crews and their families, the United States Navy, 
     and the entire country;
       Whereas this milestone was reached through the combined 
     efforts and impressive achievements of all of the submariners 
     who have participated in such patrols since the first patrol 
     of USS George Washington (SSBN 598) in 1960;
       Whereas, as a result of the dedication and commitment to 
     excellence of the Sailors of the United States Submarine 
     Force, ballistic missile submarines have always been ready 
     and vigilant, reassuring United States allies and deterring 
     anyone who might seek to do harm to the United States or 
     United States allies;
       Whereas the national maritime strategy of the United States 
     recognizes the critical need for strategic deterrence in 
     today's uncertain world;
       Whereas the true strength of the ballistic missile 
     submarine lies in the extremely talented and motivated 
     Sailors who have voluntarily chosen to serve in the submarine 
     community; and
       Whereas the inherent stealth, unparalleled firepower, and 
     nearly limitless endurance of the ballistic missile submarine 
     provide a credible deterrence for any enemies that would seek 
     to use force against the United States or United States 
     allies: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Sailors of the United States 
     Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic 
     missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols; and
       (2) honors and thanks the crews of ballistic missile 
     submarines and their devoted families for their continued 
     dedication and sacrifice.

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