Richard Shelby: “I rise today to honor a number of American heroes. During World War Two, over 6,300 sailors and Marines were members of…”

“I rise today to honor a number of American heroes. During World War Two, over 6,300 sailors and Marines were members of the crew of the Battleship U.S.S. Alabama. The ship and crew were instrumental in the defeat of both Germany and Japan. The crew was credited with the downing of 22 enemy aircraft and was awarded numerous citations and medals including the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with nine battle stars. This week, the U.S.S. Alabama Crewman's Association is holding its annual reunion at Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. I ask the Senate to pass this Joint Resolution which commends and recognizes the gallant crewmen of the U.S.S. Alabama. To those men I say congratulations and thank you for a job well done.”