February 7, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 24 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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      HONORING COAST GUARD CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER MICHAEL KOZLOSKI

  (Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his 
remarks.)
  Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a 
young man from my district in New York's Hudson Valley who passed away 
last week while serving his country.
  Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Michael Kozloski, originally from 
Mahopac, New York, was only 35 years old.
  Michael died as a result of injuries sustained during a crane 
accident while serving in Alaska.
  Mike leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Brie, and four young 
children.
  He dedicated his entire adult life, 17 years, to protecting our 
country as a member of the Coast Guard.
  We all owe Mike and his family an enormous debt of gratitude for his 
service and for making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our 
country.
  I spoke to Mike's wife earlier today, and she told me that the 
community of Homer, Alaska, has rallied to her side, even as a dozen 
family members have flown in.
  At a time when we ask so much of our Coast Guard families, how 
fitting to be reminded that as Americans, we still rally to our heroes 
and their families at these difficult times.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of us to join in prayer for Michael and his 
family.
  We will be closely monitoring the ongoing investigation in this 
incident and offering our assistance as needed.
  Our hearts go out to Michael's family, his friends at Mahopac, and 
the entire Coast Guard community. We thank them for their service. We 
remember Michael for his sacrifice, and we pledge that he will not be 
forgotten.

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