[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E695]
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           IN RECOGNITION OF NORTH AMERICAN SAFE BOATING WEEK

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2001

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
North American Safe Boating Week which will be celebrated throughout 
the United States on May 19th through May 25th, 2001.
  In particular, I would like to recognize one organization that has 
continually promoted safe boating in California. This organization is 
the Lake County Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 38 which is in the First 
Congressional District. The all-volunteer Flotilla was charted on May 
3, 1969.
  By patrolling Lake County with up to six vessels at once, this 
volunteer group operates at its own expense to provide a valuable 
service to the community. The organization, which is part of the Lake 
County Disaster Preparedness Committee, also teaches numerous public 
education classes on boating including Advanced Coastal Navigation. In 
1995, during the high water situation in Lake County, the Flotilla 
cleared 150 tons of floating debris. Since 1974, they have provided 
invaluable service by patrolling the annual Fourth of July boat parade 
and fireworks.
  The Flotilla has won the prestigious Flotilla Meritorious Achievement 
Award three times. This award recognizes that the Flotilla is the most 
outstanding Flotilla in a two and a half state region. In addition, the 
Flotilla has received numerous other distinctions over its thirty plus 
years of service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize the 
Lake County Flotilla for its unwavering commitment to making our 
waterways safe for boating, and further encouraging all boat owners and 
operators to follow safe boating practices at all times.

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