[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 61 (Monday, April 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E471]
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                     CAPTAIN STEPHEN ALLISON SPANN

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
posthumously, Captain Stephen Allison Spann, United States Navy 
Reserve, (ret) for his service to our country.
   Captain Spann served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 
1963. From there he served for four years in the United States Marine 
Corps Reserves and three years in the United States Navy (Seabees) 
Reserves. Captain Spann served for thirty years as a member of the 
United States Navy Reserves, Civil Engineer Corps, retiring at the rank 
of Captain. Captain Spann's military awards and decorations include the 
USMC Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Reserve 
Medal, Meritorious Unit, Rifle and Pistol ribbons.
   My office had the honor and privilege of getting to know Captain 
Spann and hearing about his experiences during a Vietnam War 50th 
Commemoration pinning ceremony in August 2017.
   Captain Spann's courageous service charted a path for future 
generations of men and women to serve in the military. I extend my 
deepest appreciation to Captain Stephen Spann for his dedication, 
integrity and outstanding service to the United States of America.

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