[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11449-11450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. RICK RENZI

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 2008

  Mr. RENZI. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:

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  Requesting Member: Congressman Rick Renzi.
  Bill Number: H.R. 5658.
  Account: Operation and Maintenance, Navy (OMN).
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
  Address of Requesting Entity: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, 2300 Wilson 
Blvd., North, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22201.
  Description of Request: The request is $300,000 for a program that is 
focused upon development of youth ages 11-17, serving almost 9,000 Sea 
Cadets managed by adult volunteers. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps 
promotes interest and skill in seamanship and aviation and instills 
qualities that mold strong moral character in an anti-drug and anti-
gang environment.
  Summer training onboard Navy and Coast Guard ships and shore stations 
is a challenging training ground for developing self-confidence and 
self-discipline, promotion of high standards of conduct and performance 
and a sense of teamwork. Funds will be utilized to ``buy down'' the 
out-of-pocket expenses for training to $85 per week.
  The Naval Sea Cadet Corps instills in every Cadet a sense of 
patriotism, courage and the foundation of personal honor. A significant 
percent of Cadets join the Armed Services often receiving accelerated 
advancement, or obtain commissions. The program has significance in 
assisting to promote the Navy and Coast Guard, particularly in those 
areas of the U.S where these Services have little presence, such as 
Ganado, Arizona, where there is a thriving Naval Sea Cadet Corps 
program. Accessions related to this program are a significant asset to 
the Services: Over 2,000 ex-Sea Cadets enlist annually and an average 
of over 10 percent of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen are ex-Cadets.

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