[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6815]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ROBERT DONNELL

  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I recognize LCDR Robert Donnell of 
the U.S. Coast Guard on his upcoming promotion to commander and for all 
of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and other members of the 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee over the past several 
years.
  An aviator by training, Lieutenant Commander Donnell has ably 
contributed to the committee's work and has been an invaluable asset in 
the passage of two U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization bills, the Port 
Performance Act, and a number of key freight rail issues. He has made 
himself available to my staff and other members to help with all 
matters pertaining to the committee.
  On behalf of the committee, I would like to congratulate and thank 
him and his family for their selfless and dedicated service to our 
Nation. This well-deserved promotion recognizes his leadership and 
commitment to serving others. He is a valued member of my Commerce 
Committee staff who will be truly missed. At the same time, we wish him 
every success in his new position as operations officer, U.S. Coast 
Guard Air Station Traverse City, MI.

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