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

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Elisabeth Dole THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 June 19, 1987 Congratulations to the 1987 graduating class of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In your four years of training, you have met more challenges, achieved more successes, and seen more of the world than many people can expect to experience in a lifetime. By virtue of your Kings Point education and your personal attributes, you are well prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead. As alumni of the Academy, you already are part of this Nation's proud maritime heritage. I assure you this Administration remains mindful of that heritage, and fully aware of both the commercial and national security importance of a strong American merchant marine. I also remain fully committed to maintaining and improving safety for all modes of transportation, including shipping; you deserve no less. You have my profound admiration for what you have already accomplished, and sincere best wishes for health and happiness in your future endeavors. anford Dole 20

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1987 Graduating Class United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York 11024-1699 THE VICE PRESIDENT WASH INGTON June 22, 1987 THE VICE PRESIDENT George Bush Dear Graduates: Congratulations to each of you on the occasion of your graduation from the Merchant Marine Academy. As you move on to the challenges that lay ahead, you can be assured that the foundation of knowledge, leadership and expertise gained during your four years at the Academy will hold you in good stead. I wish each of you a most successful career in the Merchant Marine. With best wishes. S i ncerely, 19

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MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR John Gaughan As members of the class of 1987 of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, you have completed four years of rigorous training which included a unique combination of classroom instruction and at-sea experience. To each of you, I offer my sin- cere congratulations. Other challenges lie ahead of you. We live in complex times, and complex prob- lems do not lend themselves to simple solutions. However, there is much we can do to assure the future of a viable U.S.-flag merchant marine. Above all, we are determined that our ships must have an equal opportunity to compete for the vast international trade generated by our great nation. Given the opportunity to compete fairly, our industry must have the ability to compete effec- tively. By virtue of your training your skills and abilities, and your enthusiasm, the class of 1987 has much to contribute to this effort. I wish you every success in meeting your per- sonal and professional goals. Sincerely Maritime Administrator 21