[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOTILLA 77 OF THE UNITED STATES COAST 
                       GUARD AUXILIARY DIVISION 7

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 9, 2016

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
chartering of Flotilla 77 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 
Division 7. Flotilla 77 was officially recognized in a chartering 
ceremony on January 23, 2016, in Polk County, Florida.
   The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer corps that assists 
the U.S. Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. Formed originally as 
the Coast Guard volunteer Reserve on June 23, 1939, the volunteer 
Reserve was renamed the Auxiliary two years later. During World War II, 
the Auxiliary rapidly expanded as Auxiliarists provided oversight 
assistance in many of the Coast Guard surface and air operations, which 
freed up active duty Coast Guardsman for wartime missions. Today the 
Auxiliarists support and augment the non-military and non-law 
enforcement operations including communication watchstanding, public 
education programs, marine safety, and assisting with search and rescue 
missions.
   The selflessness by which they voluntarily serve and put their lives 
on the line for our safety and security is inspiring. We honor these 
brave men and women whose dedication to our great nation have and 
continue to ensure the safety and security of our ports, waterways and 
coastal regions.
   It is my distinct pleasure, as a representative of the people of 
Central Florida, to recognize and honor the establishment of Flotilla 
77 of the United States Coast Guard. I thank them and their loved ones 
for their dedication and service to our community and country.

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