[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HAPPY 90TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2014

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, November 11th marks the 
90th anniversary of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA). On this day, 
we should not only honor our veterans for their service and sacrifice, 
but also honor the FRA for their unwavering commitment to support the 
needs of our active duty, Reserves, and retired military members, 
veterans and family members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
  Founded by Navy Chief Yeoman George L. Carlin and chartered in 1924, 
the FRA is one of the oldest and largest enlisted organizations and a 
founding member of The Military Coalition. Its mission has been to 
serve as the premier ``watch dog'' group in maintaining and improving 
the quality of life for Sea Service personnel and their families.
  As a veteran myself, I wish to express my immense gratitude for the 
hard work and dedication of the Fleet Reserve Association and their 
outgoing National President, Mr. Virgil P. Courneya and incoming 
National President, Mr. John Ippert.
  Consistent with their motto, ``loyalty, protection and service'', for 
nearly nine decades, commitment to their members resulted in 
legislation enhancing quality of life programs while protecting rights 
and privileges.

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