[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5431]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 457--HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF CAPTAIN 
  SAMUEL FARMER OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND THE MARINES AND 
 SAILORS OF 1ST PLATOON, COMPANY G, 2ND BATTALION, 1ST MARINE REGIMENT

  Mr. HAWLEY submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 457

       Whereas Captain Samuel Farmer, from the State of Missouri, 
     a dedicated and courageous officer of the United States 
     Marine Corps, faithfully served the United States for more 
     than 4 years;
       Whereas Captain Samuel Farmer displayed an unwavering 
     devotion to duty throughout his military career;
       Whereas then-First Lieutenant Samuel Farmer demonstrated 
     outstanding bravery and selflessness while commanding the 
     Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 
     1st Marine Regiment during Operation Allies Refuge in 
     Afghanistan;
       Whereas then-First Lieutenant Samuel Farmer led the Marines 
     and sailors under his command in assisting and protecting 
     civilians under deteriorating conditions at Abbey Gate during 
     the Kabul airlift;
       Whereas the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 
     2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, in acts of noble 
     humanitarianism, provided their own food and water to women 
     and children attempting to flee Kabul;
       Whereas the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 
     2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment displayed heroism in 
     combat with the enemy at Abbey Gate, including the critically 
     wounded Marines who refused treatment in order to save fallen 
     comrades;
       Whereas 9 members of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 
     1st Marine Regiment were killed in action and 14 members were 
     wounded at Abbey Gate;
       Whereas then-First Lieutenant Samuel Farmer and the Marines 
     and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st 
     Marine Regiment reflected great credit upon themselves and 
     upheld the highest traditions of the United States Marine 
     Corps and the United States Naval Service; and
       Whereas Captain Samuel Farmer honorably completed his 
     service in the United States Marine Corps on October 30, 
     2023: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) extends its deepest gratitude to Captain Samuel Farmer 
     for his dedicated service to the United States;
       (2) recognizes the sacrifices that Captain Samuel Farmer 
     and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd 
     Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment made for the United States;
       (3) commends the heroism shown by Captain Samuel Farmer and 
     the Marines and sailors under his command in the line of 
     duty; and
       (4) honors Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and 
     sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine 
     Regiment for their devotion to duty and decisive leadership 
     in the face of enemy action at Abbey Gate in Kabul, 
     Afghanistan.

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