[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 18, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H6439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special 
tribute to the men and women of the first southern district of the 
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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  This all-volunteer Auxiliary played a major role in the recent July 
4th festivities in the New York Harbor, which was celebrated during the 
International Naval Review and Military Salute Week.
  These selfless civilian volunteers, many of whom live in my district, 
provided a safe boating atmosphere for the more than 30,000 boats that 
occupied New York Harbor for the festivities.
  Out of the 193 Coast Guard vessels in New York Harbor, 65 are from 
the First Southern District of the Auxiliary. These volunteers, well 
over 500 strong, worked hard to maintain security zones and to provide 
direct assistance and support to the Coast Guard.
  Because of the dedication of these individuals and active Coast Guard 
members, no problems or catastrophes occurred during this incredibly 
busy time in New York Harbor.
  In fact, the dedication of the members of the First Southern freed 
active Coast Guard personnel to perform necessary life-saving search-
and-rescues during Military Salute Week.
  These volunteers were a critical part of an Independence Day 
celebration that I am sure will always be remembered by New Yorkers.
  I salute my constituents and all of the men and women of the First 
Southern District and the active Coast Guard for a job well done.

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