Here's just the text of the memorial resolution we presented to Bonnilyn Winn and family which should be much easier to read (regardless of how old you are ...:)

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"The Officers and Members of
USS VIRGINIA BASE
An Official Division of United States Submarine Veterans, Incorporated (USSVI) Proudly present this
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
Dated October 14, 2006
To the widow and family of

John Merlin Winn, Jr. EMCS(SS), USN (Ret)

Whereas, Jack Winn served his country in the United States Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate; and

Whereas, Jack Winn qualified in Submarines aboard the USS Grouper (SS-214) in December, 1950; becoming a USSVI Holland Club Member in 2000 in recognition of being SS qualified for 50 years; and

Whereas, Jack Winn also served aboard the submarines USS Bass (SSK-2), USS Puffer (SS-268), USS Bowfin (SS-287), USS Cabezon (SS-344), USS Gurnard (SS-254), USS Carbonero (SS-337) and USS Seafox (SS-402); and

Whereas, Jack Winn completed an illustrious second career as a Master in the U.S. Merchant Marine, commanding a variety of vessels including passenger cruise liners; and

Whereas, Jack Winn was the founding Base Commander of the USS VIRGINIA BASE, which was chartered by USSVI on July 25, 2002; and

Whereas, Jack Winn was loved and highly respected by his family, friends, church, community and fellow veterans; and

Whereas, Jack Winn departed on Eternal Patrol February 14, 2006;

Now, therefore be it resolved that the Officers and Members of USS VIRGINIA BASE hereby present this Memorial Resolution to the widow and family of John Merlin Winn, Jr. in recognition of Jack’s dedicated service to his country and loyalty to his submarine shipmates.

SAILOR REST YOUR OAR."

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