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House Calendar No. 179 

110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 866 

[Report No. 110–513] 

Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard 

whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United 

States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of 

cocaine at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous records. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

DECEMBER 11, 2007 

Mr. COBLE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 

JANUARY 22, 2008 

Additional sponsors: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. 

LATOURETTE, Mr. MICA, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. CUMMINGS, 

Mr. POE, and Mr. GILCHREST

JANUARY 22, 2008 

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the brave men and women of the United States 

Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United States have led to 

the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of cocaine 

at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous 

records. 


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Whereas the estimated street value of the cocaine seized by 

the Coast Guard in 2007 is more than $4,700,000,000 

or nearly half of the Coast Guard’s annual budget; 

Whereas the Coast Guard’s at sea drug interdictions are 

making a difference in the lives of American citizens evidenced by the reduced supply of cocaine in more than 35 

major cities throughout the United States; 

Whereas keeping illegal drugs from reaching our shores 

where they undermine American values and threaten 

families, schools, and communities continues to be an important national priority; 

Whereas through robust interagency teamwork, collaboration 

with international partners, and ever-more effective tools 

and tactics, the Coast Guard has seized more than 

2,000,000 pounds of cocaine during the past 10 years 

and will continue to tighten the web of detection and 

interdiction at sea; and 

Whereas the Coast Guard men and women who, while away 

from family and hundreds of miles from our shores, execute this dangerous mission, as well as other vital maritime safety, security, and environmental protection missions, with quiet dedication and without want of public 

recognition, continue to show dedication and selfless service in protecting the Nation and the American people: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the United States House of Rep2 resentatives honors the United States Coast Guard, with 

3 its proud 217 year legacy of maritime law enforcement 

4 and border protection, along with the brave men and 

5 women whose efforts clearly demonstrate the honor, reVerDate Aug 31 2005 22:12 Jan 22, 2008 Jkt 069200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR866.RH HR866

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1 spect, and devotion to duty that ensures America’s parents 

2 can sleep soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol. 


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House Calendar No. 179 

110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 866 

[Report No. 110

–513] 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the brave men and women of the United 

far surpassing all of our previous records. 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007, States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over tion, and commitment to protecting the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedicaJANUARY 22, 2008 

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 

printed 


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