Retirement of Admiral Joseph Lopez ; The Hon. Ike Skelton of Missouri in the House of Representatives
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Skelton, Ike
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1998-10-02
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Friday, October 2, 1998
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United States Government Printing Office 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0045
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Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Admiral T. Joseph Lopez, U.S. Navy, as he prepares to retire upon completion of 39 years of faithful service to our Nation. A native of Powellton, West Virginia, Admiral Lopez entered the United States Navy in September 1959, and was commissioned an Ensign via the Seaman-to-Admiral Program in December 1964. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) in International Relations, and a Master of Science in Personnel Management. Admiral Lopez is currently the only serving admiral who enlisted, was commissioned through the seaman to admiral program, and currently wears four stars.
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Congressional Record Tribute
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Admiral Lopez attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, from 1970 to 1973
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Vol. 144 Congressional Record -- Extensions of Remarks ; E1882
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.