[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 157 (Monday, September 24, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S6266]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DAN SULLIVAN

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, on one final matter, over the Senate's 
history, we have welcomed into our ranks many brave men and women who 
have served in uniform. From the earliest days of our Republic, when 
veterans of the Revolution laid down their arms to serve as 
legislators, the Senate has been the home of patriots who know the true 
meaning of service and sacrifice. Some of our colleagues have even 
decided to pull double duty--continuing to serve in the Reserves while 
suffering the slings and arrows here in the Senate.
  We have, today, a unique opportunity to honor one of these 
colleagues. Earlier this month, the news came that our friend, the 
junior Senator from Alaska, had attained the rank of colonel in the 
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve. Dan Sullivan has spent the last 
quarter century as a marine, earning the Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal and serving on Active Duty in Afghanistan. Those of us who serve 
here with Senator Sullivan are hardly surprised that someone so 
``squared away'' has risen to this milestone.
  His promotion is recognized in a special ceremony today here in the 
Capitol, where, I understand, Senator Sullivan's father will pin on his 
new rank.
  I know this body will join me in congratulating him and in thanking 
both Senator Sullivan and Colonel Sullivan for all of his service to 
the Nation.

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