[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E332-E333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor American President 
Lines, upon celebrating its 175th anniversary as a United States flag 
carrier. Since its inception, American President Lines has played a 
vital role in our country's maritime industry, providing critical 
support to the U.S. Flag ocean vessel fleet.
  Originally founded in 1848, as the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, 
American President Lines first worked to bring U.S. mail from Panama 
City, Colombia to Astoria, Oregon. This service proved crucial in 
connecting the Eastern and Western United States on the eve of the gold 
rush.
  Almost twenty years later, The Pacific Mail's SS Colorado was the 
first steamship to begin regular service across the Pacific Ocean, 
connecting San Francisco to Hong Kong and significantly expanding 
American commerce. In

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recent years, American Presidential Lines has continued its legacy of 
innovation, working to modernize its fleets and produce larger, faster 
container ships that connect the world.
  American President Lines' remarkable milestone of 175 years of 
service demonstrates the company's sincere commitment to the United 
States maritime industry. With such a rich and involved background in 
critical moments of history, American President Lines exhibits the best 
of American innovation. The dedication, longevity, and commitment to 
progress demonstrated by American President Lines will allow the 
company to continue to advance American maritime priorities around the 
world.
  On behalf of the constituents of California's Eighth Congressional 
District, I would like to honor the 175th anniversary of American 
President Lines and extend my sincere gratitude for their generations 
of service in the United States maritime industry.

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