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Congressional Record—House H7601 July 30, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7601 intercept a Japanese force of cruisers enemy submarines. When the Wasp I am proud to honor the USS Farenholt, and destroyers attempting to bombard sank, the Farenholt rescued 143 of her her crew and all of our World War II Henderson Field on Guadalcanal. The survivors. veterans and their families. Farenholt performed admirably, sink- The Fightin’ F fought in the battle of Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I ing an enemy destroyer despite taking Cape Esperance in October 1942, and would also like to thank the gentlelady heavy casualties from three direct hits joined the American force that inter- from Virginia. from enemy fire. The brave crew man- cepted and defeated Japanese destroy- At this time, I have no further re- aged to keep their ship afloat by shift- ers and cruisers. During the fight, the quests for time, and I’m prepared to ing topside weight to the starboard, Farenholt suffered 46 casualties and se- close after my colleague has yielded thereby lifting the shell holes out of vere damage from three direct hits. De- back. the water. Thanks to the dedication spite this, her crew kept her from sink- I continue to reserve the balance of and ingenuity of her crew, the ing, and she joined in the February 1944 my time. Farenholt lived to fight another day. destroyer raid on the Japanese strong- Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I have In fact, she spent the next 2 years hold at New Guinea where she sank two no additional speakers. crisscrossing the South Pacific, pro- merchant ships. That raid earned very I yield back the balance of my time. viding cover for landings, escorting high praises from General Douglas Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I convoys, and rescuing downed pilots. MacArthur. also yield back the balance of my time. Her crew once again proved their I want to thank my colleague, Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The courage on the night of February 17, ELLSWORTH of Indiana, for introducing question is on the motion offered by 1944, when they launched a daring dash this legislation. the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. ELLS- through the St. George Canal in the I urge my colleagues to recognize WORTH) that the House suspend the Solomon Islands to attack the Japa- these brave and dedicated men of the rules and agree to the resolution, H. nese stronghold at Rabaul. They man- USS Farenholt by supporting House Res. 1248, as amended. Resolution 1248. The question was taken; and (two- aged to sink two enemy merchant ships Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- thirds being in the affirmative) the in the process, and General Douglas ance of my time. rules were suspended and the resolu- MacArthur wrote that the raids on Ra- Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I tion, as amended, was agreed to. baul were ‘‘splendid in every way and also reserve the balance of my time. The title was amended so as to read: were conceived and accomplished in Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘Resolution recognizing the service of the best Farragut manner.’’ yield as much time as she may con- the USS Farenholt and her crew who The sailors of the USS Farenholt sume to the gentlewoman from Colo- served the United States with valor were awarded two Navy Crosses, two rado (Mrs. MUSGRAVE). and bravery in the South Pacific dur- Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars, eight Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I ing World War II.’’. Letters of Commendation, and 46 Pur- thank my colleagues. It’s truly an A motion to reconsider was laid on ple Hearts for their service and sac- honor to stand here tonight and pay the table. rifice to our country. gratitude to our World War II veterans. f Madam Speaker, I would like to ac- I was very proud to cosponsor this reso- knowledge a constituent of mine, Gene lution honoring the USS Farenholt and HONORING THE SERVICE OF Fithian of Newburgh, Indiana. Last her crew. LANDING SHIP TANK VETERANS year, I met with Gene in my office in Radarman 1st Class Kenneth S. Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I Evansville, and he shared stories about Buffington served on the Farenholt move to suspend the rules and agree to the Farenholt and his shipmates. Gene from 1942 to 1945. Kenneth was born and the resolution (H. Res. 1316) honoring put my staff in touch with other men raised in Nebraska, and he lived on his the service of the Navy and Coast who served aboard the Farenholt, and family’s farm until he joined the Guard veterans who served on the this resolution would not have been United States Navy. After the war, he Landing Ship Tank (LST) amphibious possible without their valuable input. became a plumber, and he has called landing craft during World War II, the Thank you, Mr. Fithian. Fort Collins, Colorado his home for the Korean war, the Vietnam War, Oper- It is with a deep sense of gratitude last 55 years. He will celebrate his 89th ation Desert Storm, and global oper- and appreciation that we honor the birthday in September. ations through 2002 and recognizing the men of the Farenholt and their loving Kenneth fought 11 battles aboard the essential role played by LST amphib- spouses, widows, and children. They Farenholt. The destroyer endured 12 ious craft during these conflicts. are part of our ‘‘Greatest Generation,’’ credited engagements from Guadal- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- and I encourage all my colleagues to canal to Okinawa. When at battle sta- tion. join me in honoring their sacrifices. tions, Kenneth helped man the guns to The text of the resolution is as fol- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- help defend his ship and crew mates lows: ance of my time. and to ensure that the Fightin’ F could H. RES. 1316 engage the enemy on another day. 2015 Whereas the Landing Ship Tank (LST) was b The Farenholt’s accomplishments are Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I the military designation for naval vessels many, as my colleagues have men- created during World War II to support am- yield myself as much time as I might tioned, including the repelling of Japa- phibious operations by carrying significant consume. nese air attacks, the bombardment of quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing I rise today in support of House Reso- enemy positions, the supporting of car- troops directly onto an unimproved shore; lution 1248, which recognizes the serv- rier raids, and the performing of rescue Whereas the British evacuation from Dun- ice of the destroyer USS Farenholt and operations as well as that of escort and kirk in 1940 demonstrated to the British Ad- her men who served our great Nation patrol duty. In battle, the crewmen miralty that the Allied Forces needed rel- atively large, ocean-going ships, capable of with bravery in the South Pacific dur- were often stretched to their limits, re- ing World War II. the shore-to-shore delivery of tanks, other maining at battle stations around the vehicles, and troops for amphibious assault The USS Farenholt was commissioned clock, sleeping little but doing their upon the continent of Europe; on April 2, 1942 at the Brooklyn Navy duty. The crew of the Farenholt suf- Whereas at their first meeting at the At- Yard. The destroyer sailed from San fered casualties, but they always lantic Conference in August 1941, President Diego, California on July 1, 1942 for the fought courageously and greatly con- Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Pacific. tributed to the success of the oper- Minister Winston Churchill agreed with the Also known as the Fightin’ F, she ations in which they took part. Admiralty about the need for improved ships participated in the United States’ first Twice, the Farenholt was badly dam- that could land on and retract off a beach; land offensive of World War II, the Au- Whereas in 3 separate acts, dated February aged by gunfire and by shell fire, but 6, 1942, May 26, 1943, and December 17, 1943, gust 1942 invasion of Guadalcanal. The she survived to celebrate V-J Day, and Congress provided the authority for the con- next month, Farenholt also served as an was decommissioned in April of 1946. struction of LSTs; escort for the aircraft carrier USS It is my great privilege to represent Whereas 1,051 LST amphibious craft were Wasp, which was attacked by two Kenneth Buffington and his family, and constructed during World War II; VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:46 Jul 31, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00271 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K30JY7.151 H30JYPT1 erowe on PROD1PC71 with HOUSE H7602 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 30, 2008 Whereas 70 percent of LSTs were built at honor the men who bravely served their I am glad that the United States inland shipyards on the Illinois and Ohio country aboard LSTs; Congress will be going on record in Rivers, mainly by female construction, weld- Whereas the LST 325 has sailed over 9,000 commending these veterans for their ing, and assembly line workers; miles and visited 13 cities since returning to service, and it’s especially nice that Whereas the first LST, commissioned on the United States, and is scheduled to sail up October 27, 1942, was a 328-foot ship with the Mississippi River in August 2008; and this resolution comes up today before unique characteristics of bow doors and a Whereas the Navy decommissioned the last the LST veterans have their national ramp to transport troops, a reduced forward LST, the USS Frederick (LST 1184), at a convention in Washington, D.C.
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