[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 163 (Tuesday, November 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DANYELLE LUCKEY

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2016

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
service of Seaman Danyelle Luckey, a longtime resident of the Bay Area 
community and enlisted sailor in the U.S. Navy.
  During her brief 23 years, Danyelle Luckey touched the lives of those 
she met. After graduating from Pittsburg High School in 2011, Danyelle 
enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and worked as a 
beautician. According to her friends, she always took pleasure in 
helping others improve their lives. In that spirit of public service, 
Danyelle enlisted in the Navy, joining the crew of the USS Ronald 
Reagan during its recent trip to Guam.
  According to the Navy, Seaman Luckey's positive attitude and 
infectious spirit were apparent during her service--within her first 
month aboard the supercarrier, she had gained a reputation as a good 
shipmate and made an immediate impression on everyone on board. Her 
superiors noted her intention to ``become part of something big and 
something significant.''
  Sadly, Seaman Luckey's life ended on October 10, 2016, when she 
passed away unexpectedly while aboard the USS Ronald Reagan as it 
traveled the Philippine Sea. She is survived by her parents Derrick and 
Annette Luckey, many family members, and friends. I join our community 
in mourning her loss, her spirit, and her work to improve the lives of 
others. Fortunately, Seaman Luckey will live on in the memories of her 
family and friends.

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