IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 258 
Congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent 
of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation 
of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2010 
Mr. COURTNEY (for himself, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. COBLE, Mr. 
MURPHY of Connecticut, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. MICA, Ms. 
DELAURO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. BARTLETT, 
Mr. WITTMAN, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. 
HALL of New York, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. 
BUTTERFIELD, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. 
LANGEVIN, and Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Commandant of the Coast Guard and 
the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and 
its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard 
Academy in New London, Connecticut, and for other 
purposes. 
Whereas the School of Instruction to the U.S. Revenue Cut-
ter Academy was established at Fort Trumbull in New 
London, Connecticut, in 1910, which later became known 
as the Coast Guard Academy after the consolidation of 
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the Life Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service 
in 1915; 
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy moved to its present loca-
tion along the banks of the Thames River in 1932; 
Whereas in 1946, the former German Navy training vessel 
HORST WESSEL was acquired by the United States for 
use by the Coast Guard and renamed EAGLE, which 
today travels around the world each year; 
Whereas for 100 years, the Coast Guard Academy has called 
New London, Connecticut, home, where it has trained 
and shaped the leadership of the Coast Guard; 
Whereas today, the Coast Guard Academy is a highly com-
petitive educational institution that attracts driven, com-
mitted leaders who go on to serve our Nation in the 
many diverse roles played by our Coast Guard; 
Whereas the rigorous academic program of the Coast Guard 
Academy provides a holistic education that includes aca-
demics, physical fitness, character, and leadership, and 
that trains cadets in the multiple roles of the Coast 
Guard’s multimission responsibilities; 
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy is an integral part of the 
southeastern Connecticut community and its cadets par-
ticipate in many community service projects throughout 
the region, working with school systems and serving as 
mentors for children; 
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy is a vital link to the mar-
itime legacy of Connecticut and our Nation, and an im-
portant part of our Nation’s defense; and 
Whereas in 2010, in honor of its 100th year in New London, 
Connecticut, the Coast Guard Academy will open its 
gates to the public for events highlighting this milestone, 
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including concerts, art exhibits, an open house, and other 
events to allow Americans to learn more about this 
unique educational institution: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) congratulates the Commandant of the Coast 
Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard 
Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of 
the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Con-
necticut; 
(2) honors the many men and women who have 
graduated from the Coast Guard Academy and 
served on behalf of our Nation over the last 100 
years; and 
(3) encourages all Americans to learn more 
about the Coast Guard Academy, its mission, and its 
long history of training the men and women of the 
Coast Guard. 
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