[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22004]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       CASTLE ROCK YOUNG MARINES

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2006

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to honor 
the Castle Rock Young Marines for their support of our World War II 
veterans.
  The Young Marines is open to all youth ages 8 through completion of 
high school. The only membership requirement is that the youth must be 
in good standing at school. Since the Young Marines' humble beginnings, 
in 1958, with one unit and a handful of boys, the organization has 
grown to over 240 units with 10,000 youth and 3,000 adult volunteers in 
46 States, the District of Columbia, Germany, Japan and affiliates in a 
host of other countries.
  On Veteran's Day, the Nation's Marine Corps Museum held their grand 
opening celebration. The Castle Rock Marines from Colorado had heard 
that the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II would not be attending due 
to financial reasons. These young marines organized various fundraisers 
in order to pay for the Navajo Talkers to attend not only the opening 
ceremony of the Nation's Marine Corps Museum but other important events 
in the Capital area.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to honor the Castle Rock 
Young Marines for their support of this unique set of World War II 
veterans.

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