[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 159 (Tuesday, September 15, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5613-S5614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 694--RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE BY CHIEF PETTY 
               OFFICERS IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

  Mr. WICKER (for himself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 694

       Whereas, on May 18, 1920--
       (1) Congress passed the Act of May 18, 1920 (41 Stat. 601; 
     chapter 190), which blended the enlisted personnel of the 
     Life-Saving Service

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     and the Revenue Cutter Service, the 2 precursors to the 
     modern United States Coast Guard; and
       (2) the United States Coast Guard issued General Order 43, 
     which amended article 817 of the United States Coast Guard 
     Headquarters Regulations to establish the non-commissioned 
     United States Coast Guard rank of chief petty officer;
       Whereas May 18, 2020, marked 100 years since the date of 
     the establishment of the rank of chief petty officer in the 
     United States Coast Guard;
       Whereas individuals who are selected to serve in the 
     esteemed position of chief petty officer in the United States 
     Coast Guard must possess the highest standards of 
     professionalism, technical expertise, and personal integrity;
       Whereas chief petty officers in the United States Coast 
     Guard provide advice and assistance in matters affecting the 
     enlisted members of the United States Coast Guard and their 
     families; and
       Whereas, for 100 years, chief petty officers in the United 
     States Coast Guard have--
       (1) been examples of leadership, honor, and selfless 
     service;
       (2) freely accepted responsibility beyond the call of 
     printed assignments; and
       (3) through their actions, and the performance of their 
     duties, gained the respect and admiration of their seniors 
     and juniors: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers 
     in the United States Coast Guard; and
       (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the 
     United States Coast Guard, who have served in support of the 
     safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.

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