[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 28, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E49]
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  CONGRATULATING THE CARDEROCK DIVISION OF THE NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE 
              CENTER ON ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY IN 1998

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 1998

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Carderock 
Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center for 100 years of service 
to the United States. The origin of this facility dates back to the 
establishment of the U.S. Navy's Experimental Model Basin at the 
Washington Navy Yard in 1898. The current model facilities were built 
in Carderock, MD, and dedicated in November 1940. The David Taylor 
Model Basin, named after its founder, Rear Admiral David Taylor, is one 
of the largest and foremost test centers in the world. The David Taylor 
Model Basin was designed and built by the U.S. Navy for reliable 
construction and testing of ship models. These models are maneuvered 
under special conditions in large water basins where their performance 
can be closely examined. The research of these models allows for the 
accurate prediction of a vessel's performance. Using the sophisticated 
equipment at the model basin, scientists and engineers are able to 
research, develop, and test ship and craft designs for the Navy, Coast 
Guard, Maritime Administration, and maritime industry.
  David Taylor resolved to construct the most modern Naval test 
facility when he pushed for the original Experimental Model Basin, and 
later, the Carderock facility. We realize his dreams and goals 100 
years later. The model basin continues to be a premier site for Naval 
design and research. It is recognized around the world for its 
significant scientific and technical achievements. I am pleased to note 
that this centennial celebration will kick off on January 30, 1998, 
with the designation of the David Taylor Model Basin as a national 
historic mechanical engineering landmark by the American Society of 
Mechanical Engineers. This organization has recognized the 
contributions that the David Taylor Model Basin has provided in 
critical support for the development of Naval architecture.
  I want to recognize and congratulate the David Taylor Model Basin and 
the Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center on the award 
of the national historic mechanical engineering landmark. Mr. Speaker, 
please join me in saluting the talented and dedicated staff as they are 
recognized for this award during the centennial anniversary.

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