U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, vice chairman of the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, issued the following statement today marking the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:
"For the past 75 years, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has proudly served our coastal communities. This all-volunteer force has been critical in the management and protection of our nation's waterways. A special thank you to each of these dedicated individuals, especially Florida's Second Congressional District's Division 1 of the 8th Coastal District."