[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 210 (Friday, December 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        RECOGNIZING THE COMMISSIONING OF THE USS ``LITTLE ROCK''

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 22, 2017

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise to today to recognize the commissioning 
of the newest combat ship to be added to the United States Navy, the 
USS Little Rock (LCS-9).
  This three hundred and eighty-nine foot littoral combat ship is named 
in honor of the previous USS Little Rock, which began service in 1944 
and was taken out of service in 1976, subsequently being converted into 
a floating museum.
  This commissioning ceremony in Buffalo, New York, is the first time 
in the history of the United States Navy that a ship has been 
commissioned next to its namesake. It serves as a moment to remember 
the proud history of the United States Navy as well as the brave men 
and women who have served, and continue to serve our country at sea.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the commissioning of 
the USS Little Rock and wishing success and safety to all of her future 
crew members as they serve and protect our great nation and advance the 
cause of liberty around the world.

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