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A ship-naming ceremony for the vessel was held Wednesday morning at Wichita City Hall. During the meeting, Mabus said naming a ship after a city or state "is a reflection not just of heritage but also as an expression of gratitude" for their support.
"I like to think that in naming a ship, it carries and projects some of the character of the name and place it is named after," he said.
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