[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CAPTAIN JULES TRAUT

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                          HON. ROBERT J. DOLD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2015

  Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Captain Jules Traut, of 
Libertyville, Illinois, for his service to our country and unwavering 
support for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
  Captain Traut currently serves as a member of the 10th Congressional 
District Military Academy Nominations Committee. This year marks the 
54th year that Jules Traut has served as an Admissions Liaison 
responsible for interviewing and nominating students for the U.S. 
Merchant Marine Academy.
  As a Liaison Officer, Captain Traut has met with hundreds of students 
and continues to demonstrate his dedication to helping young men and 
women achieve their goals of receiving an education from the Academy.
  Captain Traut also volunteers his services as Chief Engineering 
Officer with the Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago where he helps maintain 
and restore their signature 386-foot ship and club headquarters, the 
Abegweit.
  I am grateful to Captain Traut for his contributions to our community 
and his selfless service to others.

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