[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, GA AND THE NAVY SUPPLY CORPS SCHOOL

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                           HON. PAUL C. BROUN

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the exceptional partnership that has thrived for 57 years between the 
community of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and the Navy Supply Corps 
School (NSCS).
  For more than half a century, America's Supply Corps officers have 
viewed Athens as the birthplace of their careers. Before the school 
cast anchor in the southern college town of Athens, the institution 
resided in numerous locations, including Washington, D.C., 
Philadelphia, and Harvard University.
  On June 4, 1953, the United States Navy purchased 58 acres of land in 
the Oglethorpe Historic District of Athens. The beautiful property held 
a rich history of education. Dating back to the 1860's, the property 
served as campus to Georgia University High School, the Confederate 
Military School, the School for Disabled Confederate Veterans, the 
University of Georgia's College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, the 
State Normal School, and Coordinate College. Its legacy of education 
continued with the commissioning of the Navy Supply Corps School on 
January 15, 1954.
  The Athens community had established a rapport with the U.S. Navy 
prior to the school's arrival. During World War II, Athens was home to 
one of only five naval preflight schools in the nation. For the past 57 
years, the residents of Athens-Clarke County have enjoyed a wonderful 
relationship with NSCS. They have also benefitted from the quality of 
students who studied there and retired officers who have settled in the 
Athens area. Since 1954, NSCS has launched more than 89,000 officers 
into successful careers, and on October 29, 2010, approximately 81 more 
officers will graduate, the final class to complete their studies in 
Athens. This storied institution has remained in ``The Classic City'' 
longer than any other location, making Athens truly the ``Cradle of the 
Supply Corps.''
  As the Navy Supply Corps School prepares to set sail for a new 
facility in Newport, Rhode Island, the Athens campus will continue in 
its heritage of higher learning by serving as home to the University of 
Georgia and Georgia Health Sciences University's new medical school.
  Madam Speaker, I honor the Navy Supply Corps School for the 
tremendous service it has provided, not only to the community, but for 
the entire nation. I applaud the exceptional partnership that has 
existed over the last 57 years among the Navy school and Athens-Clarke 
County, Georgia.

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