[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 153 (Wednesday, November 3, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING JAMES L. ANDERSON

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                        HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 2, 1999

  Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions of James L. Anderson of Maine to the U.S. Coast Guard 
Auxiliary.
  Mr. Anderson is a native of Brewer, Maine, and a graduate of Brewer 
High School. Like so many other residents of Maine, Mr. Anderson has 
served countless hours as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 
which was created by Congress in 1939 as a civilian, non-military 
division of the Coast Guard.
  As one of the 35,000 men and women in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 
Mr. Anderson has helped to save lives by teaching boating safety and 
ensuring that our waterways are secure from hazards.
  In recognition of his service, commitment and outstanding leadership 
skills, Mr. Anderson has been elected Commodore of the Coast Guard 
Auxiliary's First District, which encompasses New England. The Change 
of Watch ceremony officially installing him into this prestigious role 
will be held on January 8, 2000.
  For 60 years, the Coast Guard Auxiliary has assisted the Coast Guard 
and the boating public. The Auxiliary's work is based on four 
cornerstones: courtesy vessel examinations to ensure safety; 
educational activities including National Safe Boating week; operations 
support for the Coast Guard's non-military functions; and the 
fellowship engendered in the Auxiliary's activities.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak on behalf of all Maine citizens and 
those members of the Auxiliary who serve with him when I salute Mr. 
Anderson for his service to our nation and for his election as the 
First District Commodore. He will help to lead the Coast Guard 
Auxiliary into the 21st Century, and I know that the Auxiliary, the 
Coast Guard and the boating public will benefit from his efforts.
  I am proud of the role that Mr. Anderson will be playing, and am 
pleased to offer my congratulations to him today. I know that my 
colleagues join me in saying to Commodore Anderson, ``Welcome aboard, 
Sir.''

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