[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 694 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 694

Recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United 
                          States Coast Guard.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 15, 2020

   Mr. Wicker (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United 
                          States Coast Guard.

Whereas, on May 18, 1920--

    (1) Congress passed the Act of May 18, 1920 (41 Stat. 601; chapter 
190), which blended the enlisted personnel of the Life-Saving Service and 
the Revenue Cutter Service, the 2 precursors to the modern United States 
Coast Guard; and

    (2) the United States Coast Guard issued General Order 43, which 
amended article 817 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters 
Regulations to establish the non-commissioned United States Coast Guard 
rank of chief petty officer;

Whereas May 18, 2020, marked 100 years since the date of the establishment of 
        the rank of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard;
Whereas individuals who are selected to serve in the esteemed position of chief 
        petty officer in the United States Coast Guard must possess the highest 
        standards of professionalism, technical expertise, and personal 
        integrity;
Whereas chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard provide advice and 
        assistance in matters affecting the enlisted members of the United 
        States Coast Guard and their families; and
Whereas, for 100 years, chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard 
        have--

    (1) been examples of leadership, honor, and selfless service;

    (2) freely accepted responsibility beyond the call of printed 
assignments; and

    (3) through their actions, and the performance of their duties, gained 
the respect and admiration of their seniors and juniors: Now, therefore, be 
it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers 
        in the United States Coast Guard; and
            (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the 
        United States Coast Guard, who have served in support of the 
        safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.
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