Sen. Roger Wicker honored as champion of maritime industry
PASCAGOULA, Mississippi – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker was honored today by the American Maritime Partnership as a champion of the maritime industry.
This is the inaugural award given by AMP, a national group representing the domestic maritime industry.
At VT Halter Marine’s Pascagoula shipyard, coastal industry leaders and national organization representatives gathered to present Wicker with a ship wheel-shaped plaque and thank him for his partnership.
Wicker serves as Deputy Whip and is a member of the Armed Services Committee.
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10/22/12
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