[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 38 (Tuesday, April 12, 1994)]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 199--RELATIVE TO THE COAST GUARD YARD IN CURTIS BAY, 
                                   MD

  Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and Mr. Sarbanes) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 199

       Whereas for 95 years, the United States Coast Guard Yard 
     located in Curtis Bay, Maryland, has built a reputation for 
     expert construction and repair of small boats, medium size 
     cutters and buoy tenders, and large cutters;
       Whereas through World War I, World War II, the Korean War, 
     and the Vietnam era, the United States Coast Guard Yard has 
     been the primary shipyard for the shipbuilding and repair 
     activities of the Coast Guard;
       Whereas employees of the United States Coast Guard Yard 
     have earned numerous honors and awards for their service with 
     the yard, including a Coast Guard Unit Commendation Medal for 
     exceptionally meritorious service, the First Annual 
     Commandant's Quality Award, and, most recently, the 1994 
     Department of Transportation Secretary's Annual Quality 
     Award;
       Whereas the history of the United States Coast Guard Yard 
     reflects a spirit and dedication that is indicative of the 
     ``can do'' attitude of the Coast Guard and of the employees 
     of the yard;
       Whereas the Coast Guard cutters U.S.C.G.C. Mendota and 
     U.S.C.G.C. Pontchartrain were launched from the United States 
     Coast Guard Yard in 1944;
       Whereas the cutters U.S.C.G.C. Mendota U.S.C.G.C. 
     Pontchartrain were the largest cutters launched from the 
     United States Coast Yard during World War II;
       Whereas on April 25, 1994, the United States Coast Guard 
     Yard will sponsor the Coast Guard National World War II 
     Commemoration Celebration the theme of which celebration will 
     be ``The home Front and Industrial Production''; and
       Whereas on that date, the family and friends of employees 
     of the United States Coast Guard Yard will gather to 
     celebrate and honor the successes, sacrifices, and dedication 
     of veterans and former civilian employees of the Coast Guard: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate recognize and honor--
       (1) the service of former members and civilian employees 
     who served aboard the Coast Guard cutters U.S.C.G.C. Mendota 
     and U.S.C.G.C. Pontchartrain during World War II; and
       (2) the contributions made by the past and present 
     employees of the United States Coast Guard Yard located in 
     Curtis Bay, Maryland, to the successful discharge by the 
     Coast Guard of its many duties.

  Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I stand today for myself and Senator 
Sarbanes to submit a resolution to honor the employees of the Curtis 
Bay Coast Guard Yard and the World War II veterans and civilian 
employees who served on the Coast Guard Cutters the Mendota and 
Pontchartrain, the largest ships built at this yard during that war.
  The Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, MD is preparing for its 95th 
anniversary. This event has even more significance, because the yard is 
also commemorating the 50th anniversary of the launching of the Coast 
Guard cutters Mendota and Pontchartrain.
  Through two World Wars, the Korean war and the Vietnam war, Curtis 
Bay has been the yard for the Coast Guard's shipbuilding and repair 
activities. This facility has consistently provided cost effective and 
high quality work for this Nation.
  The Coast Guard Yard is also more than just a facility, it is an 
integral part of the Curtis Bay community. Three generations have 
worked at the yard, and have built a tradition of quality and a unique 
relationship between the civilian and military personnel. It is that 
relationship, a relationship that allowed the yard to successfully 
launch the Mendota and Pontchartrain, that the resolution I am 
introducing truly honors.

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