[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E313-E314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ISSAC L. BELTON



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appeared: HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ISAAC L.
  
  The online version has been corrected to read: HONORING THE LIFE 
OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ISSAC L.


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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Lieutenant Commander Issac L. Belton. Throughout his distinguished 
career, LCDR Belton demonstrated exceptional leadership and a tireless 
devotion to the defense of his Nation. His expertise and dedication 
were instrumental in shaping the next generation of naval personnel and 
ensuring the readiness of our forces.
  LCDR Belton's service to our country began with his enlistment in the 
United States Navy in 1988 following his high school graduation from 
Rosa Fort High School in Tunica, Mississippi. He served aboard various 
commands, including the USS Raleigh, USS Donald B. Beary, and USS 
Eisenhower, where he developed his skills as a Boiler Technician.

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  In 2000, after twelve years of exemplary service as an enlisted 
sailor, LCDR Belton was commissioned as an Ensign. As a Naval Officer, 
he continued to serve with distinction aboard several vessels including 
the USS Saipan, USS Tortuga, USS John Paul Jones, and USS Kearsarge. 
His roles varied from Auxiliary Systems Officer to Main Propulsion 
Officer, showcasing his versatility and leadership abilities. His 
contributions extended beyond the confines of individual commands, as 
he served as a Training Center Administrator, Master Training 
Specialist, and Surface Warfare Officer, among other roles.
  After 28 years of honorable and dedicated service, LCDR Belton 
retired from active duty, but his work did not stop there. In 2018, 
LCDR Belton founded Course Correction LLC, a service-disabled veteran 
owned small business which specializes in financial literacy education, 
leadership training, and contract management. His legacy of excellence 
continues to inspire and guide those who follow in his footsteps.
  LCDR Belton passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2024. In 
addition to his remarkable career, LCDR Belton's life was marked by 
love and commitment. Issac was married to Kansas City, Kansas native 
Lieutenant Commander Anjail Belton, also a retired Naval Officer. 
Together they have four adult children. They recently finalized the 
adoption of six of their grandchildren on December 20, 2023.
  It is with great pride and gratitude that I recognize the outstanding 
service and life of Lieutenant Commander Issac L. Belton. His numerous 
awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy 
Commendation Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon, attest to his exceptional 
valor and dedication. In his eyes, however, LCDR Belton's family was 
his greatest achievement.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our heartfelt 
appreciation to LCDR Belton and his family for their sacrifices and 
service to our country. May his legacy serve as a shining example of 
honor, courage, and selfless dedication to duty for generations to 
come.

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