[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER JOSEPH M. MINER ON BEING NAMED 
      OFFICER OF THE YEAR BY THE NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Warrant 
Officer Joseph M. Miner, who is being named Officer of the Year of the 
Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England by the Newport County 
Council Navy League of the United States.
  After graduating from Whitehall High School in Upstate New York, CWO 
Miner joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he currently serves as the 
Sector Southeastern New England's lead USCG Marine Inspector. In this 
role, CWO Miner oversees commercial vessel new construction at three 
robust shipyards involving management of 14 simultaneous projects, 
valued at $100 million during the past year. He also played an 
instrumental role in paving the way for industry to achieve full 
compliance with U.S. regulations and international treaties. Considered 
a subject matter expert on offshore supply and jack-up vessels, CWO 
Miner also oversaw the outfitting of certificated purpose-built vessels 
to lay submarine cable and carry wind towers and blade equipment.
  Truly committed to serving others, CWO Miner provided training for 
new Marine Inspectors who were working to qualify on mechanical 
systems. His strong mentoring efforts contributed to the new 
Inspectors' success. In addition to his work as Marine Inspector, CWO 
Miner engages his local community as a member of a local high school 
council and has provided advice to students as a guest lecturer at the 
Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
  CWO Miner is truly a model Guardian, setting a wonderful example for 
others in the Coast Guard and providing an important service for 
Southeastern New England. On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want 
to thank CWO Miner for his service to our country and to his community 
and congratulate him on his well-deserved award.

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