[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S2130]
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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 56--CONGRATULATING THE COMMANDANT OF THE 
 COAST GUARD AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY AND ITS 
  STAFF FOR 100 YEARS OF OPERATION OF THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY IN NEW 
              LONDON, CONNECTICUT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

  Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself, Mr. Dodd, Ms. Collins, and Mr. LeMieux) 
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

                            S. Con. Res. 56

       Whereas the School of Instruction to the U.S. Revenue 
     Cutter Academy was established at Fort Trumbull in New 
     London, Connecticut, in 1910, which later became known as the 
     Coast Guard Academy after the consolidation of the Life 
     Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915;
       Whereas the Coast Guard Academy moved to its present 
     location along the banks of the Thames River in 1932;
       Whereas in 1946, the former German Navy training vessel 
     HORST WESSEL was acquired by the United States for use by the 
     Coast Guard and renamed EAGLE, which today travels around the 
     world each year;
       Whereas for 100 years, the Coast Guard Academy has called 
     New London, Connecticut, home, where it has trained and 
     shaped the leadership of the Coast Guard;
       Whereas today, the Coast Guard Academy is a highly 
     competitive educational institution that attracts driven, 
     committed leaders who go on to serve our Nation in the many 
     diverse roles played by our Coast Guard;
       Whereas the rigorous academic program of the Coast Guard 
     Academy provides a holistic education that includes 
     academics, physical fitness, character, and leadership, and 
     that trains cadets in the multiple roles of the Coast Guard's 
     multimission responsibilities;
       Whereas the Coast Guard Academy is an integral part of the 
     southeastern Connecticut community and its cadets participate 
     in many community service projects throughout the region, 
     working with school systems and serving as mentors for 
     children;
       Whereas the Coast Guard Academy is a vital link to the 
     maritime legacy of Connecticut and our Nation, and an 
     important part of our Nation's defense; and
       Whereas in 2010, in honor of its 100th year in New London, 
     Connecticut, the Coast Guard Academy will open its gates to 
     the public for events highlighting this milestone, including 
     concerts, art exhibits, an open house, and other events to 
     allow Americans to learn more about this unique educational 
     institution: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) congratulates the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the 
     Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 
     100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New 
     London, Connecticut;
       (2) honors the countless men and women who have graduated 
     from the Coast Guard Academy and served on behalf of our 
     Nation over the last 100 years; and
       (3) encourages all Americans to learn more about the Coast 
     Guard Academy, its mission, and its long history of training 
     the men and women of the Coast Guard.

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