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House
Resolution 2199
By:
Representatives Hill of the
180th,
Stephens of the
164th,
and Carter of the
159th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Navy League of the United States; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the national defense and economic well-being of the United States are largely
dependent upon strong sea services in the form of the United States Navy, the
United States Marine Corps, the United States Merchant Marine, and the United
States Coast Guard; and
WHEREAS,
the War of 1812 was essentially fought over maritime commerce, our nation's
sovereign right to free seas, and the inviolability of our nation's vessels on
the high seas; and
WHEREAS,
all of the sea services, including the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the
precursor of the United States Coast Guard, fought valiantly in the War of 1812;
and
WHEREAS,
the War of 1812 is a timeless reminder of the vulnerability of Georgia's
coastline and land borders to attack by elements of a hostile foreign power;
and
WHEREAS,
the Navy League of the United States is a civilian organization dedicated to
informing the American people and their government that the United States is a
maritime nation; and
WHEREAS,
the League has endeavored to ensure that the courage and sacrifice of Georgia's
warrior sons and daughters, as well as the lessons of the War of 1812, are not
forgotten.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Navy League of the United States for its outstanding
efforts to remind us of a perilous time in our young nation's and our young
state's history.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Navy
League of the United States.