[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
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                 HONORING THE CAREER OF MICHAEL DeVITO

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2026

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of Mr. Michael DeVito during his outstanding service as 
an engineer at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut.
  Mr. DeVito began his time at Electric Boat in 1989 as an Engineering 
Associate and now, on July 17, 2026, he will retire as a Manager of 
Engineering. Throughout the 36 years that Mr. DeVito worked for 
Electric Boat, he provided his expertise and care to several important 
projects. He began by working on the Seawolf-class program--the world's 
most powerful fast-attack submarine--and eventually transferred to the 
Virginia-class program when it began in 2000. Engineering and 
construction of Virginia-class submarines enable the United States to 
maintain its asymmetric advantage in the undersea domain and Mr. DeVito 
continued throughout his career in helping lead waterfront construction 
for these boats. He finishes his career as a manager to another new 
generation of submarines: the Columbia-class ballistic missile 
submarine program. Across his time with Electric Boat, Mr. DeVito took 
part in working on the most advanced and pivotal Navy programs in not 
only the United States, but the world.
  Mr. DeVito's dedication to his craft and to this country are seen 
clearly in his nearly four decades of work as an engineer. He chose to 
deploy his skills in service to our Nation's security, and for that, I 
commend and thank him. Electric Boat is a pillar of southeastern 
Connecticut's economy and community. As he was rapidly promoted into 
managerial positions, Mr. DeVito was given the well-earned opportunity 
to act as a leader for both those he worked with, and for his 
Connecticut community at large.
  I ask that the House join me in celebrating the impressive career of 
Michael DeVito, and in wishing all the best to his wife Elissa, and 
their children Samantha, Emily, and Alexa.

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