[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E272]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING CADET CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JAMES SMITH

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
James Smith of Kearney, Nebraska, on his promotion to Cadet Chief Petty 
Officer in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Cornhusker Division.
   This is a great accomplishment. Of the 415 cadets who have served in 
the Cornhusker Division, only four have been promoted to Chief Petty 
Officer (CPO), the highest rank a cadet can achieve in the program. The 
three other cadets to achieve this rank prior to CPO James Smith were 
CPO Dan Seaman in 1993, CPO Crystal Simmons in 2002, and CPO Vincent 
Lombardo in 2014.
   It was also my honor to nominate James to the U.S. Naval Academy 
earlier this year. He has clearly demonstrated the dedication and drive 
necessary to succeed in our military.
   On behalf of the people of Nebraska's Third District, I commend 
James for his leadership and commitment to serving our country.

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