[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1070 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1070

 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the United States Merchant Marine 
                                Academy.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 17, 2018

    Mr. Suozzi (for himself, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Wittman, Mr. 
 Courtney, Mr. Kilmer, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Stefanik, 
 Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Byrne, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Meeks, Mr. 
  Zeldin, Ms. Meng, and Mr. Ross) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to 
      be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
                          committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the United States Merchant Marine 
                                Academy.

Whereas the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) has developed a rich 
        history of military and maritime service since its founding on September 
        30, 1943;
Whereas New Yorkers are proud to have USMMA, one of our Nation's five Federal 
        service academies, on Long Island, New York;
Whereas USMMA Midshipmen undergo extensive training, including spending a year 
        at sea;
Whereas USMMA Midshipmen and alumni have exemplified the Academy's motto, ``Acta 
        non Verba'', (Deeds not Words), by faithfully serving our Nation in 
        times of both war and peace;
Whereas the USMMA is the only Federal service academy whose students have 
        engaged in combat in times of war;
Whereas during World War II, 142 Midshipmen gave their lives on behalf of our 
        Nation;
Whereas USMMA is the only Federal service academy awarded a Battle Standard, 
        recognizing those sacrifices;
Whereas the USMMA became the first Federal service academy to admit women in 
        1974 and graduate women in 1978;
Whereas in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, staff and Midshipmen 
        evacuated civilians from lower Manhattan and transported first 
        responders and supplies to Ground Zero;
Whereas Midshipmen are the future of our Nation's maritime industry and will 
        play a critical role in our defense capabilities through maritime 
        service and commission in United States Armed Forces;
Whereas USMMA graduates commit to eight years of service as officers in reserve 
        units of the Armed Forces;
Whereas USMMA graduates make up approximately 80 percent of the United States 
        Navy Strategic Sealift Officers Force;
Whereas during wartime or national emergency, a substantial number of merchant 
        marine officers who are required to report for military service and 
        assist in wartime efforts are USMMA graduates; and
Whereas the United States Merchant Marine Academy has demonstrated its deep 
        commitment to the people of the United States and the safety of our 
        Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the United States 
        Merchant Marine Academy;
            (2) remembers the 142 USMMA Midshipmen who lost their lives 
        fighting in World War II;
            (3) commends all Midshipmen for their defense readiness 
        capabilities in times of war and peace; and
            (4) expresses its deepest gratitude to all the Midshipmen 
        and merchant mariners who gave their lives and made sacrifices 
        in honorable service to the United States of America.
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