Happy 90th Anniversary to the Fleet Reserve Association

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Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, November 11th marks the
90th anniversary of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA). On this day,
we should not only honor our veterans for their service and sacrifice,
but also honor the FRA for their unwavering commitment to support the
needs of our active duty, Reserves, and retired military members,
veterans and family members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Founded by Navy Chief Yeoman George L. Carlin and chartered in 1924,
the FRA is one of the oldest and largest enlisted organizations and a
founding member of The Military Coalition. Its mission has been to
serve as the premier ``watch dog'' group in maintaining and improving
the quality of life for Sea Service personnel and their families.
As a veteran myself, I wish to express my immense gratitude for the
hard work and dedication of the Fleet Reserve Association and their
outgoing National President, Mr. Virgil P. Courneya and incoming
National President, Mr. John Ippert.
Consistent with their motto, ``loyalty, protection and service'', for
nearly nine decades, commitment to their members resulted in
legislation enhancing quality of life programs while protecting rights
and privileges.

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