Award given to Commodore Lynch.
In his speech Admiral Godoy said that

“The Order of May is a token of our country’s recognition of the virtues and merits of those people – both military and civilian – who have distinguished themselves by services rendered and work performed for the benefit of humanity and of the Republic itself. Argentina and Ireland are inseparably united by strong links forged throughout their history, and our navies, joined by traditional bonds of friendship and cooperation, have increased their exchange and interoperability thanks to your valuable contribution. This is therefore, a most suitable opportunity to confer the Order of May upon you, as homage and an expression of our deep respect for your outstanding personal qualities and your vast professional career.”



The award is accompanied by an Order which reads:

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE POWER

BUENOS AIRES
HAVING REGARD to the provisions of the executive order No. 16.629 dated 17 December 1957, ratified by Law No. 14.467, whereby the “ORDER OF MAY TO NAVAL MERIT” was instituted, and

WHEREAS:

THE Board of the Order has consented to the proposal to award Commodore Francis Lynch, Flag Officer, Irish Naval Service, a decoration as a token of high recognition by the Argentine Nation.

It falls to the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE POWER to promulgate the pertaining complementary provision in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 6 of Executive Order No. 16.629 dated 17 December 1957, ratified by Law No. 14.467.

Therefore,

THE PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINA
HEREBY ORDERS AND DECREES AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 1

The Record of the Board of the “Order of May to Naval Merit”, signed on 15 February 2006, is hereby approved, awarding the “ORDER OF MAY TO NAVAL MERIT” in the grade of “GRAND CROSS Admiral Guillermo Brown” to Commodore Francis Lynch, Flag Officer, Irish Naval Service.

ARTICLE 2

The pertaining diploma shall be issued, in accordance with the provisions of Article 19 of the “ORDER OF MAY TO NAVAL MERIT” Regulations, as approved by Executive order No. 16.644 dated 18 December 1957.

ARTICLE 3

To communicate published, transmitted to the National Department of Official Registration and placed in the archives.

[Signed] Nestor Carlos KIRCHNER

President of the Argentine Republic.