[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING COMMANDER CHRISTOPHER A. WEECH

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                          HON. CARLOS CURBELO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2018

  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Commander 
Christopher A. Weech of the United States Navy. Commander Weech has 
made a career of defending our nation's freedom on the high seas for 
the past 34 years. Commander Weech was born and attended school in Key 
West, Florida, the southernmost point of Florida's 26th District and 
the United States. CDR Weech's military service has taken him far and 
wide. He has crossed the Equator four times and was initiated into the 
Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of Shellbacks on 9 October 1990. 
His commitment and dedication to serving our nation have earned 
Commander Weech the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service 
Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (5 Gold Stars) and the Navy 
Achievement Medal (1 Gold Star). CDR Weech's final assignment was as 
the Assistant Chief of Staff for Training and Exercises on the staff of 
Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet.
  Now, after 34 years of service Commander Weech has decided to retire 
from the Navy. His leadership will certainly be missed, but we look 
forward to Commander Weech becoming an active part of the community as 
a civilian.
  His wife Jennifer and two daughters Jenna and Britain have a lot to 
be proud of. I am honored to recognize individuals such as CDR Weech 
who have given so much in service to our nation.

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