June 7, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E827 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING MIKE SUGRUE from Home’’ at the local mall where people Kevin served in six operational aircraft could come record their comments for friends squadrons, had multiple major staff assign- HON. JEB HENSARLING and family who were serving in the military. ments, and was air boss on the USS Guadal- canal off the coast of Beirut. His naval career OF TEXAS Mr. Krech is the current and three time win- ner of the News Tribune’s ‘‘Readers’ Choice’’ included six command tours including two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award for favorite local radio personality. Addi- aviation squadrons, an aircraft wing, and NAS Tuesday, June 7, 2016 tionally, Warren is an active local emcee and Jacksonville. Under his command, the base Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, it is an speaker for charities including: Samaritan was selected as the Navy’s top shore installa- honor to recognize Mr. Mike Sugrue for his Center, Special Olympics, and Heart Associa- tion in 1991. Kevin was awarded the Legion of service to our country. Hospital Corpsman 3rd tion. Mr. Krech has been host of the Jerry Merit as Commanding Officer of NAS Jack- Class Mike Sugrue served at Bethesda Na- Lewis MDA Telethon for 13 years on KOMU– sonville for, among other things, enhancing tional Medical Center in the early to mid TV. the quality of life for all personnel and improv- 1960s. With this retirement, Mr. Krech will now be ing the profitability of morale, welfare, and As a Hospital Corpsman, Mike Sugrue was able to spend more time with his wife, Marcia, recreation programs by 107 percent by uti- an enlisted medical specialist in the United who is a retired Jefferson City teacher. He has lizing a unique Treat Everyone As Myself States Navy/Marine Corps who also trained for a daughter, Sarah, who lives in St. Louis and (TEAM) approach. Kevin’s final command, headquartered at battlefield conditions. During Corpsman a son, Ben, who lives in Washington, DC. NAS Jacksonville, was as the Navy’s Regional Sugrue’s tenure he became an instructor in Warren also enjoys the St. Louis Cardinals, Commander for the Southeastern United running, cycling, gardening, and his two cats. the Cardio Pulmonary Lab where he trained States and the Caribbean. Rear Admiral I ask you in joining me in recognizing Mr. numerous other corpsmen and doctors in arte- Delaney was responsible for over 40 com- Warren Krech on his retirement. His commit- rial blood gas studies, bronchograms, mands, including 17 major naval installations. ment to the radio industry and his local com- bronchoscopers, as well as pulmonary blood He received the Navy Distinguished Service gas studies. Corpsman Sugrue’s service no munity makes this a commendable accom- Medal for his work as the Commander. The doubt saved countless lives and prepared oth- plishment. accompanying citation says: A brilliant vision- ers to do the same. f ary, he built solid and ambitious professional Humbly, I echo the words of President Ron- HONORING THE LIFE OF REAR AD- partnerships with local community agencies. ald Reagan, ‘‘We will always remember. We Kevin came to our town in the military, but will always be proud. We will always be pre- MIRAL KEVIN FRANCIS DELANEY, USN (RET.) he remained as a veteran and became a great pared, so we will always be free.’’ And hum- civic leader. He was recognized as one of bly, I offer my sincere gratitude to Hospital Jacksonville’s 10 Most Influential Business Corpsman 3rd Class Mike Sugrue for his serv- HON. ANDER CRENSHAW Leaders of the Decade in 2000. The list of vol- ice and dedication that allow us the freedoms OF FLORIDA unteer activities of Kevin Delaney is both long we enjoy today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and varied. He served on the boards of 19 f Tuesday, June 7, 2016 area non-profit organizations and was past chairman or president of the following organi- RECOGNIZING WARREN KRECH ON Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today zations: the Ronald McDonald House Advisory HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 40 to honor the service and life of Rear Admiral Board, Florida State College of Jacksonville YEARS IN THE RADIO INDUSTRY Kevin Francis Delaney, USN (Ret.), who de- Foundation, Rotary Club of Jacksonville, fended our nation with distinction for 34 years Northeast Florida Safety Council, United Way HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER as a member of the United States Navy. He of Northeast Florida, and Jacksonville Beach- OF MISSOURI died on April 7, 2015, but on June 10, 2016 es Chamber of Commerce. Kevin was ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we have yet another occasion to honor his pointed by the Governor of Florida to serve on service to our country and community. On that the Florida Defense Support Task Force and Tuesday, June 7, 2016 day, Hangar 1122 at Naval Air Station Jack- also served on the U.S. Small business Ad- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise sonville (NAS Jacksonville) will be named in ministration’s National Advisory council, and today to honor a constituent of mine, Mr. War- Kevin’s honor for his outstanding airmanship on the National Board of Directors of The ren Krech. ‘‘Mr. Jefferson City’’, has retired and courage, his exceptional stewardship of Wounded Warrior Project. after 30 years in Jefferson City radio and over natural resources, and his leadership and con- In 2014, Kevin was honored by the SBA as 40 years in the radio industry. Warren most cern for the sailors of the United States Navy. the Veteran Small Business Champion of the recently spent his time entertaining listeners I’d like to take a moment to share some of Year for Florida, by the Jacksonville Business as the morning news and talk host on KWOS Kevin’s accomplishments through the course Journal as a Veteran of Influence, and by the News Radio 950. of his career both in and out of uniform. His Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce A native of South Dakota and graduate from commitment to our country did not end with as the first member of its Military Hall of the University of Minnesota, Mr. Krech found retirement: He used his quality leadership Fame. It was later named in his honor. Mr. his love of radio while serving in the United skills, infectious charismatic spirit, and deep- Speaker, I ask you and Members of the States Army—specifically with the American seated care for his fellow citizens and worked House to join me in saluting the life and serv- Forces Radio & TV in East Africa. Warren and hard in our Jacksonville, Florida community to ice of Rear Admiral Kevin F. Delaney, USN his family moved from Wisconsin to Jefferson make it a better place. (Ret.). City, Missouri in 1984. When Mr. Krech moved Kevin was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He f to Missouri, he worked for Frank Newell at flew helicopter gunships on 686 combat mis- RECOGNIZING THE GARY CRU- KJMO. While some consider broadcasting to sions in support of the Navy riverine forces SADER ON ITS 55TH ANNIVER- be a nomadic business, Warren wanted to set- and SEAL units in the Mekong Delta. For con- SARY tle his then young family in the Jefferson City spicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on community. one of those missions, Kevin was awarded the Throughout his radio years, Mr. Krech sat in Silver Star. In all, Kevin received 98 awards HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY OF INDIANA the DJ chair, but found his niche when he was and decorations of which 64 were for combat IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to enter talk radio format. For 23 years, action and also included the Distinguished Fly- Warren has worked with John Marsh at KJMO ing Cross, 11 Single Action Air Medals, 26 Tuesday, June 7, 2016 and KWOS. During Operation Desert Storm, Strike/Fight Air Medals, and six Republic of Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. Krech and John Marsh, hosted a ‘‘Tape Vietnam Gallantry Crosses. great pleasure and admiration that I recognize

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