E1532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 14, 2012 

the 62nd Engineer Battalion at Fort Hood, 

Texas. Beginning in December, 2005, Colonel 

Boule ́ led the battalion on a one-year deployment to Iraq in support of the 4th Infantry Division. 

Colonel Boule ́’s decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, six 

awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the 

Ranger Tab, and the Combat Action Badge. Mr. Speaker, it is evident from his long list 

of accomplishments and accolades that Colonel Boule ́ has dedicated his life to serving our 

great nation. I am honored to have worked 

with him to improve our nation’s coastal waterways and the lives of Long Island residents. I 

wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and thank him again on behalf of the First 

Congressional District of New York. 

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HONORING PASTOR MICHAEL 

BENTON 

HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. OF GEORGIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I 

submit the following Proclamation. Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional District of Georgia, there are many individuals 

who are called to contribute to the needs of 

our community through leadership and service; and 

Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton has given 

of himself to lead Fairfield Baptist Church 

these past thirty-five years; and Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton under the 

guidance of God has pioneered and sustained 

Fairfield Baptist Church as an instrument in 

our community that betters the spiritual, physical and mental welfare of our citizens; and 

Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious 

man of God has shared his time and talents 

for the betterment of our community for the 

past thirty five (35) years by preaching the 

gospel, singing the gospel and living the gospel; and 

Whereas, Pastor Micheal Benton is a spiritual warrior, a man of compassion, a man of 

great courage, a fearless leader and a servant 

to all, but most of all a visionary who has 

shared with not only Fairfield Baptist Church, 

but with DeKalb County and the world his passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the 

Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this 

day to honor and recognize Pastor Micheal 

Benton for his leadership and service for our 

District as he celebrates his 35th Pastoral anniversary; Now Therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr. do hereby proclaim September 23, 

2012 as Pastor Micheal Benton Day in the 4th 

Congressional District of Georgia. Proclaimed, This 23rd day of September, 

2012. 

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IN HONOR OF MR. DAVID 

GREENSPAN 

HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 

honor of David Greenspan, a member of the 

Cuyahoga County Council serving the First 

District. 

Greenspan is a native of Atlanta, Georgia 

and has lived in Cuyahoga County for the past 

three years. While living in the Atlanta suburb 

of Sandy Springs, David served on a committee that organized the incorporation of the 

new city. In Atlanta, David worked for Atlanta 

Olympic Broadcasting, Turner Media Consultants, and the PGA TOUR Radio Network. 

David currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for LeanStream Media, Inc. and is 

also the Managing Partner of Green Elk Consulting Services, LLC. His bachelor’s degree in 

Accounting and Business Administration from 

Troy University, in addition to his work experience in business and finance, has made him 

an asset to the Cuyahoga County Council. 

David is also a member of the Government 

Relations Committee for the Beck Center for 

the Performing Arts and Glen’s Homeowners 

Association, and has recently held positions 

on the City of Westlake’s Board of Zoning Appeals. 

Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me 

in honoring David Greenspan, a member of 

the Cuyahoga County Council serving the First 

District. 

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COMMEMORATING THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF ANNE 

BRADSTREET 

HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY OF MASSACHUSETTS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and 

join my constituents in commemorating the 

400th anniversary of the birth of Anne Bradstreet, who is considered by many to be 

America’s first published poet. 

Anne Bradstreet was born in England but is 

believed to have arrived in America in 1630. 

Her work, which includes such poems as ‘‘To 

My Dear and Loving Husband’’ and ‘‘Verses 

Upon the Burning of Our House,’’ has been 

taught in high school and college classrooms 

across the country. Anne Bradstreet reportedly 

lived for several years in North Andover, which 

is located in my district. In fact, some believe 

that Anne Bradstreet may be buried in the Old 

Burying Ground in North Andover. 

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of 

Anne Bradstreet’s birth, Karen Kline of North 

Andover and other members of the Friends of 

Anne Bradstreet Steering Committee are continuing their efforts to raise awareness about 

Anne Bradstreet’s work and her contribution to 

history and the literary canon. 

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PAYING TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER 

MARC A. HONE, AS HE PREPARES TO RETIRE AFTER 21 

YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 

UNITED STATES NAVY AND TO 

OUR NATION 

HON. NORMAN D. DICKS OF WASHINGTON

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Friday, September 14, 2012 

Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 

to Commander Marc A. Hone, as he prepares 

to retire after 21 years of service to the United 

States Navy and to the United States of America. 

I have worked with Commander Hone personally over the past 4 years—first in 2009, 

when he was a Defense Legislative Fellow assigned to my office, and then for 3 years as 

an Appropriations Liaison in the Office of the 

Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial 

Management and Comptroller). I would like to 

share with you some highlights of Marc’s career. 

Commander Hone graduated from the U.S. 

Naval Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of 

Science Degree in Political Science. After 

commissioning, nuclear operator and submarine training, he reported to his first ship, 

USS Hammerhead (SSN 663), where he 

served as Reactor Control and Fire Control 

Assistant. After taking the ship to inactivation 

at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the Shipyard 

in my district in Bremerton, he transferred to 

USS Atlanta (SSN 712) as the Chemical and 

Radiological Control Assistant where he qualified as a Nuclear Engineer Officer. He later 

served at sea as Navigator and Operations 

Officer on USS Olympia (SSN 717), completing two deployments to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf. 

Marc also served with distinction in a variety 

of assignments ashore: as a Flag Aide to the 

President of the Board of Inspection and Survey; as the Staff Warfare Officer (Submarines) 

for the British Royal Navy’s Maritime Battle 

Staff in Portsmouth, United Kingdom; as the 

Executive Officer of Submarine Learning Facility, Norfolk; and as the Deputy Director of 

Fleet Training at U.S. Fleet Forces Command. 

In 2007, he served as a Counter IED Liaison 

Officer in Kabul, Afghanistan—supporting our 

Embassy and the U.S. military headquarters 

located there. 

After completing a Defense Legislative Fellowship, Commander Hone reported to his 

current assignment as a Congressional Liaison, managing a diverse portfolio containing 

the Submarine Warfare, Intelligence, and Navy 

Energy accounts. For 3 years, Marc has demonstrated exceptional leadership and foresight, 

engaging Members of the Appropriations 

Committee and the Defense Subcommittee 

Staff to provide information essential to 

resourcing the Navy for its role as the world’s 

preeminent sea power. In an increasingly difficult budget environment, Commander Hone 

provided essential support in shepherding 

three Navy budgets through the appropriations 

process. Marc served the Navy and our Nation 

with integrity, insight and dedication. My office, 

the Subcommittee Staff, and I have found him 

to be a pleasure to work with and all respect 

his professionalism. 

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful nation, 

I join my colleagues today in saying thank you 

to Commander Marc A. Hone for his extraordinary dedication to duty and steadfast service 

to this country throughout his distinguished career. We wish Marc, his wife Marie, and his 

daughters Natasha and Katarina ‘‘Fair Winds 

and Following Seas’’ as he leaves the Naval 

Service. 


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