[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 19360]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     RECOGNITION OF SEA CADET MONTH

 Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, September is Sea Cadet Month, and 
today I rise to pay tribute to the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Sea Cadet 
organizations exist in most of the maritime nations around the world. 
Having recognized the value of these organizations, the Department of 
the Navy requested the Navy League to establish a similar program for 
American youth.
  Since their creation in 1958--and their federal incorporation by 
Congress in 1962--the Naval Sea Cadets Corps has encouraged and aided 
American youth ages 13-17, training them in seagoing skills and 
instilling within them patriotism, courage, and commitment. By teaching 
America's youth the important role of maritime service in national 
defense and economic stability, the Corps has produced responsible and 
capable leaders. Weekly and monthly drills at local units and more 
intensive two-week training sessions, stress physical fitness, 
seamanship, shipboard safety, first aid, naval history, and leadership 
while advanced training sessions range from a submarine seminar to 
aviation school. Thanks in part to this training, Sea Cadets 
demonstrate the leadership skills and responsibility that allow them to 
excel and become leaders in their communities.
  I wish to pay special tribute to LT Lance Nemanic and the Twin Cities 
Squadron of the Sea Cadets, for their dedicated service to Minnesota's 
Youth. I would also like to thank those men and women who continue to 
make the U.S. Sea Cadets Corps the pride of the Navy.

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