[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 86 (Tuesday, June 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING NAVY LEAGUE OF UNITED STATES ON ITS CENTENNIAL

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                               speech of

                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 2002

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support House Concurrent 
Resolution 416 and congratulate the Navy League of the United States 
for 100 years of outstanding service.
  The Navy League is a civilian organization that provides a valuable 
service to military communities across the United States. Their 
programs, such as the Naval Sea Cadet and the Navy Junior ROTC 
programs, are dedicated to increasing the educational and life 
experiences of this country's youth. Each year, many deserving high 
school students are the beneficiaries of generous Navy League 
scholarships and awards.
  I am fortunate enough to have 2 separate Navy Leagues in my district, 
the Jacksonville Navy League and the Mayport Navy League. The members 
of both of these organizations dedicate their time, skills, expertise 
and other resources to help improve the lives of the men and women of 
the Navy, Coast Guard and Marines and their families. The Mayport 
League has sponsored commissioning of local new ships, most recently 
the USS Roosevelt; and both leagues have honored local Navy, Coast 
Guard and Marine personnel through the Sailor of the Year luncheon and 
the annual Midway Memorial Dinner. This resolution allows Congress to 
honor the commitment to this nation by the Navy League and its 
dedicated members.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride today that I say happy 100th 
birthday to the Navy League, especially the local Jacksonville and 
Mayport councils.

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