[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING RONALD MERWIN FOR THE 2018 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2018

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ronald Merwin 
of Ronan, a recipient of the 2018 Montana Congressional Veteran 
Commendation for his service to his country and leadership in his 
community.
  Mr. Merwin served 21 distinguished years in the United States Navy as 
a submarine specialist. A member of the ``silent service,'' Mr. Merwin 
was a valued shipmate and officer on conventional and nuclear submarine 
deployments during the height of the Cold War. He rose to the rank of 
Lieutenant Commander before his retirement in 1981.
  Mr. Merwin is actively involved in numerous veterans and civic 
organizations serving his community. As Commander of VFW Post 5652 in 
Ronan, Mr. Merwin was awarded the rare honor of being named a VFW All 
American Post Commander. He coordinates fund-raising events, youth 
programs, community celebrations, and was a board member of the 
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana for 15 years.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Ronald Merwin for 
his dedication and service.

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