[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H6966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE CREW OF THE EL FARO

  (Mr. POLIQUIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, Maine is home to the greatest mariners in 
the world, and Maine Maritime Academy in midcoast Castine is one of the 
finest schools in the world to train our ship captains, engineers, and 
navigators.
  Last week, the cargo ship El Faro succumbed to Hurricane Joaquin en 
route from Florida to Puerto Rico. During this horrible tragedy, 33 
individuals likely perished, including five graduates of Maine Maritime 
Academy.
  Captain Michael Davidson was 53, Second Mate Danielle Randolph was 
34, Michael Holland was 25, Mitchell Kuflik was 26, and Dylan Meklin 
was 23.
  Mr. Speaker, some were married, some had kids. One was engaged, and 
one was on his maiden voyage. All of these individuals were children of 
moms and dads.
  The great State of Maine and our country is so proud of our brave 
mariners and grateful for them helping us live better lives. I know I 
speak, Mr. Speaker, for the entire Congress in extending our thoughts 
and prayers for their families.
  May God rest their souls and let them remain mariners forever.

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