[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7990-S7991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 740--HONORING THE LIFE OF ADMIRAL JAMES A. LYONS

  Mr. CORNYN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 740

       Whereas James A. Lyons, Admiral (Ret.), known to many as 
     ``Ace'', the 49th Commander-in-Chief of the United States 
     Pacific Fleet, retired from the Navy in 1987, after 36 
     distinguished years of service;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons served in the United States Merchant 
     Marine before attending the United States Naval Academy where 
     he played football and graduated in 1952;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons participated in multiple deployments 
     in response to international crises, including a tour on the 
     U.S.S. Salem during the Suez Crisis and the U.S.S. Miller 
     which supported the landings of United States Marines in 
     Lebanon;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons served as the Commander of the United 
     States Navy Second Fleet and NATO Striking Force Atlantic at 
     the peak of the Cold War, providing critical leadership in 
     combating Soviet global influence;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons served as the Commander-in-Chief of 
     the United States Pacific Fleet and the senior military 
     representative of the United States to the United Nations;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons provided steady leadership in times 
     of crisis;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons served with great distinction, 
     earning the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior 
     Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Humanitarian Service 
     Medal, and many other decorations and awards;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons received the Legion d'Honneur (rank 
     of Officer) from France and the Order of National Security 
     Merit (Tongil Medal) from the Republic of Korea;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons was instrumental in bringing together 
     nongovernmental humanitarian organizations, such as Project 
     Hope, with the Navy to provide medical personnel to the 
     hospital ships USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort, which travel the 
     globe providing humanitarian assistance to impoverished and 
     war-torn nations, as well as countries impacted by natural 
     disasters;
       Whereas Admiral Lyons' commitment to country and 
     humanitarian purposes reflected great credit upon himself and 
     was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United 
     States Navy; and
       Whereas, as we bid fair winds and following seas to Admiral 
     Lyons, it is appropriate that

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     he be remembered as exemplifying the trademark 
     characteristics exhibited by great leaders: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of 
     Admiral James A. Lyons;
       (2) extends heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of 
     Admiral James A. Lyons for his death;
       (3) honors and, on behalf of the United States, expresses 
     deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service 
     of Admiral James A. Lyons to the United States; and
       (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of 
     Admiral James A. Lyons.

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