[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 44 (Wednesday, April 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 20, 1994]
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   THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAUNCHING OF THE COAST GUARD CUTTERS 
                   ``MENDOTA'' AND ``PONTCHARTRAIN''

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 1994

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the U.S. 
Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay, MD. This coming Monday, April 25, marks 
the 95th birthday of the Coast Guard Yard and the 50th anniversary of 
the launching of the Coast Guard Cutters Mendota and Pontchartrain. 
These two vessels were the largest ships built at the shipyard during 
World War II.
  In honor of this day, the Coast Guard is holding a national World War 
II commemoration at the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Yard. This celebration 
will focus on the contributions of the civilian men and women home 
front workers. Special honors are planned for local World War II Coast 
Guard veterans and the original crew members of the Mendota and 
Pontchartrain. As part of this celebration, the World War II Patrol 
Frigate Association will unveil a monument dedicated to the memory of 
the World War II patrol frigates' Coast Guard crews.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize the critical 
contributions of the Coast Guard Yard's home front civilian producers 
and to honor all our World War II Coast Guard veterans.

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