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 103 STAT. 560 PUBLIC LAW 101-79-AUG. 11, 1989 Public Law 101-79 101st Congress Joint Resolution Aug. 11, 1989 [S.J. Res. 126] Commemorating the bicentennial of the United States Coast Guard. Whereas August 4, 1990, marks the 200th anniversary of the Act of August 4, 1790, by which Congress authorized 10 revenue cutters requested by Alexander Hamilton for the purpose of interdicting violators of the customs laws; Whereas the seagoing service which began with those first 10 cut- ters lives on in the form of the service now known as the "United States Coast Guard"; Whereas the Coast Guard has served this Nation well, in war and peace, in both the defense of this Nation against foreign enemies iEmd against the use of the sea for crimes against the Nation; Whereas the Coast Guard has also served this Nation well in protecting against the perils of the sea, by rescuing those in danger at sea, maintaining aids to navigation, and regulating the safety of vessels; Whereas the Coast Guard, despite its small size, has served the Nation in these and in many other areas with efficiency and gallantry; Whereas the Coast Guard's present-day battle against the importa- tion of drugs by sea reminds us of the origins of the Coast Guard with those first 10 cutters 200 years ago, and of the other essential services performed by the Coast Guard; and Whereas the bicentennial of the Coast Guard will be commemorated during the period beginning August 4, 1989, and ending August 4, 1990: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Congress of the United States hereby gives recognition to the two centuries of service by the United States Coast Guard and authorizes and re- quests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the Nation to share in the pride and satisfaction enjoyed by the dedicated and committed members of the United States Coast Guard during the commemoration of this bicentennial. Approved August 11, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 126: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): June 9, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 3, considered and passed House.

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