{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-applaud-passage-of-senate-resolution-commemorating-usns-hershel-woody-williams-ship-christening-", "MANCHIN, CAPITO APPLAUD PASSAGE OF SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING USNS HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS SHIP CHRISTENING", "2017-11-16", "2017", "2017-11", "Democrat", "House", "WV", "Joe Manchin", "M001183", "www.manchin.senate.gov", null, null, "legacy", "November 16, 2017\n\t\t\t MANCHIN, CAPITO APPLAUD PASSAGE OF SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING USNS HERSHEL WOODY WILLIAMS SHIP CHRISTENING  \n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWashington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today applauded the passage of a Senate Resolution commemorating the ship christening of USNS Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams (T-ESB4). The ship is named after Medal of Honor recipient and renowned West Virginian, Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams.\r\n\u201cPerhaps in no other time in our recent history has it been more vital to remember and emulate the heroism, perseverance, and patriotism of those who belong to the greatest generation.\u00a0 Woody is the embodiment of the best of his generation,\u201d Senator Manchin said. \u201cThrough the christening of a ship that bears his name, we are both honoring his great service and lifting up a role model to inspire all West Virginians and Americans alike. I would like to salute Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams.\u00a0 I also want to thank him for his great service to this great nation and the great state of West Virginia \u2013 for showing us the power of patriotism, freedom and family.\u201d\r\n\u201cThe USNS Hershel \u2018Woody\u2019 Williams could not have a better namesake,\u201d Senator Capito said. \u201cWoody\u2019s life is the embodiment of what it means to serve this country, both during World War II and his dedication to veterans and Gold Star families. I am proud to call Woody a friend, and this ship is a true testament to his bravery and unwavering commitment to serving others.\u201d\r\nOn October 21, the USNS Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams was christened in San Diego, California. Senator Manchin was at the christening to celebrate Woody\u2019s service. The decision to name the USNS Hershel \u201cWoody\u201d Williams after Woody came after Senator Manchin sent a letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus recommending that a Navy ship be named after Woody Williams for his outstanding sacrifice and dedication to the nation. To read Senator Manchin\u2019s letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Mabus, click here.\r\n###\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t  \n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t \n\t\t\n\t\t\tPrint\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tEmail\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTweet\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t \n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n    \n\t\n\t\n    \n    \n    \n    \t\n    \t\n\t    \t  \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tNext Article\n\t\t    \n\t\t    \n\t\t    \tPrevious Article", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-capito-applaud-passage-of-senate-resolution-commemorating-usns-hershel-woody-williams-ship-christening-"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8746962994337082, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}