[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING CAPTAIN MARKO BROZ FOR HIS SERVICE WITH 
                     THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it's my honor to recognize Captain Marko 
Broz for his service as Sector Commander at U.S. Coast Guard Sector 
Sault Sainte Marie. Through his exceptional leadership and steadfast 
devotion, Captain Broz has become an indispensable part of Michigan's 
First District.
  For the last two years, Captain Broz has served as Sector Commander 
in Sault Sainte Marie, where he oversaw all Coast Guard missions on 
Lake Superior, northern Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, and all 
surrounding waterways. Under his leadership, the USCG worked to prevent 
ecological harm, clear winter ice for shipping, and allow the public to 
safely enjoy the waterways of Michigan's First District. His work has 
been critical to protecting the Great Lakes and promoting the 
livelihoods of Michiganders and Americans everywhere.
  Captain Broz assumed duties as Sector Commander in June of 2016 after 
previously serving as Deputy. Prior to his work in Michigan, Captain 
Broz served as the Coast Guard liaison to Naval Surface Warfare (N86), 
intelligence and joint positions at Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Joint 
Interagency Task Force--South, and as a Senior Duty Officer at the 
White House Situation Room. Additionally, Broz served eight years at 
sea in New Jersey, Guam, and Mississippi. He is a 1994 graduate of the 
Coast Guard Academy where he earned a Bachelor's of Science Management 
and a Master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. 
Captain Broz will officially retire and be relieved by Captain Patrick 
Nelson on July 18th at the USCG Sector Sault Sainte Marie.
  Mr. Speaker, It's my honor to recognize Captain Marko Broz for his 
service to the people of Michigan with the U.S. Coast Guard. On behalf 
of my constituents, I wish Captain Broz all the best in his future 
endeavors.

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