[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20330]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO SHAWN RICHARD TALLANT

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                        HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2005

  Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Shawn Richard 
Tallant who has served our country with bravery and distinction as a 
member of the United States Navy. A graduate of the United States Naval 
Academy, Captain Tallant retired from the Navy on July 15, 2005 after 
27 years of distinguished service.
  Captain Tallant was Commanding Officer of the USS Nashville, which 
participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 
In addition, the USS Nashville, under Captain Tallant's command, was 
one of three ships sent to conduct humanitarian operations under Joint 
Task Force Liberia.
  Like all citizens of Tennessee, I am proud of the historical 
importance of these events and how one of our namesake ships was 
critical to the success of this Nation's peacekeeping efforts in Iraq, 
Afghanistan and Liberia. Captain Tallant's leadership was integral to 
the Nashville's contributions.
  Prior to his service on the Nashville, Captain Tallant was the 
Executive Officer on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. 
Eisenhower. Today, Captain Tallant has joined the private sector 
involved in the design of future nuclear aircraft carriers.
  Captain Tallant is an example of the courage and commitment of our 
military and I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Captain Tallant 
for his meritorious and distinguished service to his fellow sailors and 
our Nation.

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