[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 126 (Thursday, July 25, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING AUGUST 4 AS COAST GUARD DAY

  (Mr. CRIST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CRIST. Madam Speaker, today I rise to celebrate August 4 as Coast 
Guard Day, marking the service's founding by Alexander Hamilton in 
1790. We are very grateful for the brave men and women of the United 
States Coast Guard who selflessly serve America, both at home and 
abroad.
  My congressional district of Pinellas County, Florida, is proud to be 
home to numerous Coast Guard commands, both ashore and afloat. We have 
the largest and busiest air station in the country, Air Station 
Clearwater, and a robust maritime operation at Sector St. Petersburg.
  Coast Guard families serve as well, providing the Coasties themselves 
with the support and resilience they depend on to stand watch, day in 
and day out.
  So, Madam Speaker, I would like to wish a happy 229th birthday to the 
United States Coast Guard.

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