United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION ELIZABETH H. DOLE VMV','v:v. Statement by Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Hanford Dole for the 1985 Kings Point Yearbook I extend to you my congratulations on meeting the stringent standards required for graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. During your tenure at Kings Point, you have learned much about the traditions of the sea, a hard and unforgiving taskmaster. But these traditions—loyalty, diligence, comradeship, integrity and faith in oneself—will never change-, they augment and reinforce the professional skills you have acquired during the past four years. In pursuing your aspirations and meeting your challenges, you must ultimately earn your success and achieve- ments through hard work, competence and perseverance. All of us have faced that challenge. So must you and. with the training you received at Kings Point. am confident that you will succeed. salute you—the future leaders of the American maritime industry. Best wishes and Godspeed. 22 Elizabeth Hanford Dole

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m VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH 21

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tin bck -d A MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR ADMIRAL HAROLD E. SHEAR STA TEMENT FOR PUBLICA TION IN KINGS POINT YEARBOOK Four years ago you entered Vickery Gate with few skills and. perhaps, little conception of the hard work and de- manding standards of this Academy. You met the test; you finished the course. And now you are preparing to launch your professional careers. wish you well. believe the academic, leadership and hands-on nautical training which you have received at Kings Point has prepared you well for whatever course lies ahead. It is an arduous but productive program. It has challenged you to do your best and we trust it has brought out the best in you because the U.S. merchant marine demands and needs the best. In preparing you for maritime leadership, this Academy has carried out an important part of Maritime Adminis- tration policy. Our primary mission is to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. merchant marine—to have it thrive and prosper as an industry and as a symbol of the vitality and spirit of the great country whose flag it flies. A strong merchant marine is essential to America’s waterborne commerce and trade-, it is basic to the total transportation system-, it is critical to the health of our national economy and security and to the future of all Americans. Keeping it strong is a big task. Your contribution to this task is important; it matters; it can be significant. I feel certain that you will continue to meet the challenge. Good luck and good sailing. Maritime Administrator