[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 258 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 258


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 28, 2010

   Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                             Transportation

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent 
of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of 
   the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and for other 
                               purposes.

Whereas the School of Instruction to the U.S. Revenue Cutter Academy was 
        established at Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut, in 1910, which 
        later became known as the Coast Guard Academy after the consolidation of 
        the Life Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915;
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy moved to its present location along the banks of 
        the Thames River in 1932;
Whereas in 1946, the former German Navy training vessel HORST WESSEL was 
        acquired by the United States for use by the Coast Guard and renamed 
        EAGLE, which today travels around the world each year;
Whereas for 100 years, the Coast Guard Academy has called New London, 
        Connecticut, home, where it has trained and shaped the leadership of the 
        Coast Guard;
Whereas today, the Coast Guard Academy is a highly competitive educational 
        institution that attracts driven, committed leaders who go on to serve 
        our Nation in the many diverse roles played by our Coast Guard;
Whereas the rigorous academic program of the Coast Guard Academy provides a 
        holistic education that includes academics, physical fitness, character, 
        and leadership, and that trains cadets in the multiple roles of the 
        Coast Guard's multimission responsibilities;
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy is an integral part of the southeastern 
        Connecticut community and its cadets participate in many community 
        service projects throughout the region, working with school systems and 
        serving as mentors for children;
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy is a vital link to the maritime legacy of 
        Connecticut and our Nation, and an important part of our Nation's 
        defense; and
Whereas in 2010, in honor of its 100th year in New London, Connecticut, the 
        Coast Guard Academy will open its gates to the public for events 
        highlighting this milestone, including concerts, art exhibits, an open 
        house, and other events to allow Americans to learn more about this 
        unique educational institution: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) congratulates the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the 
        Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 
        years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, 
        Connecticut;
            (2) honors the many men and women who have graduated from 
        the Coast Guard Academy and served on behalf of our Nation over 
        the last 100 years; and
            (3) encourages all Americans to learn more about the Coast 
        Guard Academy, its mission, and its long history of training 
        the men and women of the Coast Guard.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 27, 2010.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.