[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     USS ``COLORADO'' COMMISSIONING

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of coloraco

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2018

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Colorado's 4th 
Congressional District I am delighted to recognize the commissioning of 
the USS Colorado (SSN-788.)
  Since the time of the Civil War, U.S. Navy vessels named after the 
magnificent state of Colorado have proudly served our great nation. The 
commissioning ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 17th, which will 
be a special day for Coloradans as the United States Navy officially 
welcomes the fourth U.S. Navy vessel to bear the Colorado name.
  We rest assured in the knowledge that the crew of the USS Colorado, 
part of the Virginia-class of attack submarines, is equipped with the 
most advanced capabilities and sophisticated technology needed to 
maintain the strength of the U.S. Navy and the security of America's 
shores. Coloradans are proud as USS Colorado and her crew joins forces 
in the endeavor to ensure security for all Americans.
  A relationship will be established between the USS Colorado and her 
remarkable service men and women. May that bond reach far beyond 
Saturday's ceremony and remain throughout the span of the USS 
Colorado's lifetime of service.

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