[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 131 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E826-E827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARINE EXCHANGE OF THE SAN 
                          FRANCISCO BAY REGION

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 16, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Marine Exchange 
of the San Francisco Bay Region, upon celebrating its 175th 
anniversary. Since its inception, the Marine Exchange has been at the 
forefront of technological advancement in its industry, implementing 
groundbreaking improvements to make the maritime industry safer for 
all.
  Originally founded in 1849, the Marine Exchange facilitated safe and 
efficient maritime trade during the California Gold Rush. Over the 
decades, the Marine Exchange evolved into a critical driver of 
innovation in the Bay Area, helping expand and develop the Bay Area's 
maritime industry. From installing the first electric telegraph on the 
West Coast to serving as the research and development site for the 
first vessel traffic service in the country, the Marine Exchange has 
played an essential role in supporting the America's maritime 
infrastructure and promoting navigational and environmental safety.
  The Marine Exchange's remarkable milestone of 175 years of service 
demonstrates the organization's sincere commitment to supporting our 
country's maritime industry and the countless Americans whose 
livelihoods depend on it. This commitment has led to tremendous 
economic impact in the Bay Area and beyond, strengthened environmental 
protections, and improved organization and communication throughout the 
region.
  On behalf of the constituents of California's Eighth Congressional 
District, I would like to honor the Marine Exchange of the San 
Francisco Bay Region upon its 175th anniversary and extend my sincere 
gratitude for its generations of service to the United States maritime 
industry.

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