[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 12, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    RECOGNIZING THE CIVIL AIR PATROL

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
work of the Civil Air Patrol, otherwise known as CAP. I have had 
personal experience with Civil Air Patrol, as my son, Trey, was a 
member of the Civil Air Patrol while in high school. He gained valuable 
leadership skills that led him to graduating from the U.S. Naval 
Academy and now serving as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps.
  The Civil Air Patrol protects our homeland by serving as the Air 
Force's official auxiliary. CAP is active in all 50 States.
  Last year alone, the Civil Air Patrol saved 130 lives while 
responding to devastating natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, 
tornadoes, and wildfires. CAP also helped States distribute COVID-19 
test kits, personal protective equipment, and other essential goods, 
making it their largest mobilization effort since World War II.
  Greater funding for the force will allow the Civil Air Patrol to 
train more pilots, continue its cadet program, and purchase much-needed 
equipment. I want to thank the Civil Air Patrol national legislative 
coordinator, Dr. Gerald Marketos, for his strong leadership and 
compassionate commitment to our Nation. I urge my colleagues to join me 
and Representative   Mike Thompson to support Civil Air Patrol funding 
appropriation requests for fiscal year 2022.

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