[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27888]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


     RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PETTY OFFICER JOHN M. COOPER III

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2009

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Petty Officer John 
M. Cooper III, United States Navy. Petty Officer Cooper III is retiring 
from the Navy after 20 years of service to our nation.
  In 1990, Petty Officer Cooper III, enlisted in the United States 
Navy. In his career as Hull Technician, Petty Officer Cooper III was 
responsible for helping to keep the fleet operational and ensuring that 
the navy vessels are in good condition.
  During his time in the United States Navy, Petty Officer Cooper III 
traveled the world and received many medals and ribbons for his 
service. He was certified as a Quality Assurance Officer, Safety 
Supervisor, and Gas Free Engineer.
  Petty Officer Cooper III has dedicated years of service to this 
nation, and for that, we thank him. I ask my colleagues to join me 
today in honoring Petty Officer John M. Cooper III on the occasion of 
his retirement from the United States Navy.

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