[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E493]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING SEA SCOUT SHIP 7916

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Sea Scout Ship 7916, ``Blue Heron,'' of Occoquan, VA.
  Sea Scout Ship 7916 is a young but very active unit in the Boy Scouts 
of America National Capital Area Council (NCAC). The Ship hosts regular 
sailing ventures, service projects, training courses, fundraisers and 
social activities.
  Ship 7916 has excelled in obtaining a significant number of awards in 
a short period, including the NCAC's ``Wardroom Award'' for achievement 
only four months after being formed. I would like to extend my personal 
congratulations to the Sea Scouts who have received awards in the past 
calendar year.
  NCAC Commodore's Award--Shay Seaborne, Skipper--For devotion and 
enthusiasm given to Sea Scouting and assistance in the furtherance of 
the Sea Scout program as the initiator and driving force of the Save 
der PeLiKan Campaign, which aims to raise $20,000 needed to repair the 
regional training vessel; NCAC Boatswain of the Year Award--Rebecca 
Siegal, Boatswain--For outstanding participation in Sea Scouting 
activities, for conducting training, for enthusiasm, loyalty, team 
spirit, and leadership given, for a positive attitude, ability to live 
up to responsibilities, and promoting Sea Scouting in the community; 
Venturing Advisor Award of Merit--Shay Seaborne, Skipper--For tenure, 
training, and providing a quality program; NCAC Outstanding 
Contribution--Karl and Stella Kent--For their generous financial 
contribution to the Save der PeLiKan fund. NCAC Outstanding 
Contribution--Skipper's Mate Dr. Rosemary Enright and Don Coulter--For 
their generous financial contribution to the Save der PeLiKan fund. 
Catherine A. Mullikan Sea Scout Volunteer of the Year--Rebecca Siegal, 
Boatswain--For significant service to the community, both inside and 
outside of Sea Scouting. Sea Scout of the Year Award--Rebecca Siegal, 
Boatswain--For excellence in advancement, citizenship, leadership and 
seamanship skills.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Sea 
Scout Ship 7916 and congratulating its highly decorated membership. 
They are responsible community partners and uphold the well-respected 
traditions and principles of scouting.

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