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HR 6198119th CongressIn Committee
Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-Ohio)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act expresses congressional support for naming a US Navy vessel after Rear Admiral Alene Duerk, the first woman to achieve flag officer rank, recognizing her service during WWII and subsequent naval career.
Key Points
- 1Expresses congressional support for naming naval vessel after Rear Admiral Duerk
- 2Recognizes her as first woman flag officer in US Navy
- 3Documents her WWII service on USS Benevolence
- 4Acknowledges her distinguished naval career spanning multiple posts
- 5Honors her awards including Naval Reserve Medal and World War II Victory Medal
Impact Areas
US Navy ship namingWomen in military historyWorld War II veteransNaval heritageCongressional recognition
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