[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 6 (Wednesday, February 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NAVY NURSE CORPS ON THEIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 1998

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today to recognize the men 
and women who have honorably served in the United States Navy Nurse 
Corps. On May 13 of this year, the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps will celebrate 
their ninetieth anniversary of dedicated service to our country.
  Established by an act of Congress in 1908, the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps 
has played an integral role in the day-to-day medical operations of the 
United States Navy. Serving in both times to conflict and peace, the 
men and women of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps have bravely provided the 
highest level of medical assistance.
  Beginning as a small, dedicated collection of twenty women, the Navy 
Nurse Corps quickly grew in numbers to support the expanding needs of 
the military. During World War I, the Nurse Corps totaled over 460 
regular and reserve force nurses. By the end of the World II, the Corps 
had an enrollment of over 11,000 nurses. Through their involvement in 
the two world wars and their service during the conflicts in Korea, 
Vietnam and the Persian Gulf, the Navy Nurse Corps has consistently 
proven their ability to adapt to changing circumstances and 
technological advances.
  I respect the dedication, innovation and professional excellence that 
the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps has displayed since its inception. During my 
years of service in the Naval Dental Corps, I was able to experience, 
firsthand, the hard work and commitment shown by the nurses.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with a great amount of pride that I congratulate 
the men and women that have previously and currently serve in the 
United States Navy Nurse Corps on their ninetieth anniversary. The 
United States Navy Nurse Corps truly represent nursing excellence.

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