HRES 1139 IH110th CONGRESS2d SessionEH
H. RESes. 1139
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet `fit to fight'.IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 23, 2008MrIn the House of Representatives, U. ABERCROMBIE (for himself and MsS.,
July 22, 2008.
HIRONO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
RESOLUTIONRecognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet `fit to fight'.Whereas Congress established the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard on May 13, 1908, and it has grown from a `‘coaling and repair station'’ to being known as the `‘No Ka Oi Shipyard'’ and a national treasure that is strategically important to our Nation and equally vital to Hawaii;
Whereas during World War II, shipyard workers earned the motto, `‘We keep them fit to fight'’, by resurrecting the United States Pacific Fleet from the bottom of Pearl Harbor, helping turn the tide of the war at Midway, and maintaining the ships that would ultimately win victory at sea and sail triumphantly into Tokyo Bay;
Whereas the shipyard has demonstrated its diverse capabilities by supporting America'’s space exploration, Antarctic expeditions, and national missile defense;
Whereas it continues to support the United States Pacific Fleet as the largest ship repair facility between the western coast of the United States and the Far East, providing full-service maintenance for Pacific Fleet ships and submarines throughout the Asia-Pacific theater;
Whereas the shipyard has become the largest single industrial employer in Hawaii and is the largest fully integrated military-civilian workforce involved in full-service shipyard work in the United States;
Whereas the shipyard has earned multiple national awards for its dedicated environmental stewardship and excellent safety programs, such as the prestigious Occupational Safety and Health Administration'’s Star award in May 2007; and
Whereas the shipyard has a direct annual economic impact of more that $600,000,000 in Hawaii, and through its apprentice, engineer co-op, and other student hire programs, provides extraordinary training, employment, and career opportunities for residents: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulates the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet `fit to fight'‘fit to fight’.
Clerk.
U.S. Congress - Text of H.Res.1139 as Engrossed in House Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating...
