[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 30, 1994]
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SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPRENTICE SCHOOL OF THE NEWPORT NEWS 
                                SHIPYARD

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                          HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 30, 1994

  Mr. SCOTT. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to congratulate the 
Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding on its 75th year of 
excellence in vocational training.
  Since 1919, 75 years ago this year, the training of apprentices and 
the developing of critical skills has been a priority of the Newport 
News Shipyard. This comes from fundamental understanding, true today as 
it was 75 years ago, that being competitive in the world requires 
world-class craftsmanship.
  We as a nation are embarking on a new era--one that will require our 
young men and women to process advanced technical skills--skills that 
will allow our workers to continue to be the best in the world.
  The apprentice school, a fully accredited institution, is a shining 
example of how to provide this craftsmanship and skill to our citizens. 
The school carefully blends classroom bookwork with the practical 
experiences necessary to build the best and most complex ships known to 
man.
  As we in Congress look for the answers to the tough educational 
problems facing our Nation, the apprentice school is a great example of 
how to accomplish this mission.
  Congratulations apprentice school on a job well done.

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