AL HJR315

Recognizes the USS Maddox Association Reunion scheduled for September 12-15, 2013, in Mobile, Alabama with highest commendations

Honors the crews who served on three USS Maddox vessels: DW-168, DD-622 Livermore Class Destroyer, and DD-731 Sumner Class Destroyer, all named after Captain William Alfred Maddox

Notes USS Maddox DD-622 received two battle stars for World War II service and USS Maddox DD-731 received four battle stars for World War II, six for the Korean War, plus the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Vietnam service

Commends the USS Maddox Association and those who served on the USS Maddox for their determination, sacrifice, courage, and professionalism in defense of freedom and democracy