[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 10, 1994]
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COMMEMORATIVE COIN TO RECOGNIZE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLUE ANGELS 
                       FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION TEAM

  (Mr. HUTTO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUTTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform my colleagues about 
legislation I am introducing to recognize the tremendous history of the 
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
  The year 1996 marks the 50th anniversary of the Blue Angels. To honor 
this occasion, I am introducing a bill to authorize the minting of $1 
commemorative coins.
  Millions of people have been dazzled by the high-speed flying 
exhibitions performed by the Blue Angels. In addition to their flying 
events, though, the pilot and their crews perform numerous good will 
and role model activities. In virtually every community in which the 
Blue Angels perform, the team visits high schools and hospitals, and 
opens practice shows for the disabled and the elderly to inspire people 
to achieve their highest potential.
  The Blue Angels serve not only the Navy, but also our country. In 
1992, the team expressed American good will to over 1 million people 
across Europe and Russia. The Blue Angels deserve our recognition, and 
I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.

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