[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16662]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  U.S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS BIRTHDAY

 Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, the Congress of the United 
States recognizes with extreme pleasure the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps 
on its thirty-ninth anniversary of their Congressional Charter of 
September 10, 1962.
  A non-profit training and education organization for young men and 
women, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has consistently provided, in 
conjunction with the Navy and Coast Guard, an outstanding opportunity 
for our country's youth to sample military life and experience the 
challenges and rewards of the maritime services. Over 8600 Cadets ages 
11 to 17, led by 2,000 adult volunteers, across the United States and 
overseas participate with active forces in a wide variety of maritime 
training activities.
  The Sea Cadet program is applauded in developing not only interest 
and skill in seamanship and aviation, but also instilling in America's 
young people a sense of patriotism, personal courage, self-reliance and 
those qualities which mold strong moral character and self-discipline, 
all in an anti-drug, anti-gang environment. Many of our former and 
current military leaders established their roots and love the Naval 
services as a Sea Cadet.
  On behalf of my colleagues in the United States Senate and the United 
States House of Representatives, I offer our heartfelt appreciation and 
respect to all the members of ``our'' U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
  To Volunteers and Cadets: ``Bravo Zulu''--Well Done!

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