Derek Kilmer was mentioned in RECOGNIZING SILVERDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY….. on page E218 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on March 7 in the Congressional Record.
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RECOGNIZING SILVERDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
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HON. DEREK KILMER
of washington
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 7, 2022
Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, I would like to take a moment to commemorate Military Appreciation Day in Kitsap County organized by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce on March 5, 2022.
Here in Kitsap County, we have a lot to be thankful for. Kitsap County has a vibrant history as a military community. This rich history began in September 1891, when 190 acres of the Pacific Northwest wilderness was purchased for the first Naval Station Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington. Today, this presence has grown to include Naval Base Kitsap–Bangor and Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton and Naval Underseas Warfare Center, Keyport.
Part of what makes this area special is not just the physical presence of our Naval Base, but the tens of thousands of military members and veterans who call it home. Members of the military aren’t just fighting for the freedom of our community. They are family members, friends, and neighbors who are making a difference in it, too.
In addition to those serving in uniform, our community is home to thousands of Department of Defense civilian employees who serve our country each day and ensure the readiness and safety of our service members.
Veterans and service members are also a critical part of our local economy, doing everything from creating small businesses to bringing their unique work ethic and skills to employers looking to fill jobs. That’s why today is a great way to go beyond saying thanks and turning our words into deeds. And that is why events like today’s Military Appreciation Day are so important.
Madam Speaker, I applaud the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Military Affairs Committee for hosting Military Appreciation Day to honor those that do and those that have served our nation.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 40
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