[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15989]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 70TH ANIVERSARY

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2009

  Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the United 
States Coast Guard Auxiliary to commemorate the 70th anniversary since 
its establishment on June 23, 1939.
  On June 23, 1939, Congress established the Coast Guard Reserve, later 
known as the Coast Guard Auxiliary, to promote boating safety and to 
facilitate Coast Guard operations. Beginning in 1942, they became the 
core of the Temporary Reserve and over 50,000 Auxiliarists performed 
coastal defense and search rescue duties and patrolled bridges, 
factories, docks and beaches. Since its inception, the Auxiliary has 
been expanding its integration with the Coast Guard to allow for 
further assistance in any Coast Guard mission authorized by the 
Commandant. It is an organization of pride, bravery, and patriotism 
that works closely with the Coast Guard to ensure the safety and 
protection of the United States of America.
  The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is especially honored in a 
state such as Michigan. With five Great Lakes surrounding the borders 
of this state, maritime activity is a critical transportation method. 
Assistance from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is essential to 
ensuring the safety of not only our tourists and residents, but also to 
all commercial traffic that use the lakes regularly. The men and women 
who serve with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in Michigan are 
not only revered for their service to the country, but also to the 
wellbeing and protection of all who venture in our Great Lakes.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, it is 
with great honor that I commemorate this 70th anniversary of the United 
States Coast Guard Auxiliary for its continued years of successful 
assistance to the United States Coast Guard and to our wonderful state. 
Thank you, Auxiliarists for all that you have done and all that you 
will continue to do in the future.

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