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

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THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 To the Class of 2001 It is a pleasure to congratulate each of you on having met the high standards established for students at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. As you close this chapter of your life and embark on a new and challenging career, I invite you to reflect on what you have learned and what you have accomplished. During your time at Kings Point, you learned much about the traditions of merchant mariners and the sea. These traditions -- loyalty, diligence, comradeship, integrity and confidence in oneself — will augment and reinforce the professional skills you have acquired over the last four years. As a graduate of Kings Point, you stand ready to embark on a life's journey where you join ranks with a long line of distinguished seafarers in a proud profession. I know we can depend on you as a future maritime leader to support the continued viability of the American merchant marine. We are all counting on you to ensure that the American flag will continue to sail in the sea lanes of the world, and that America's Marine Transportation System will meet the challenges of our expanding commerce. We will trust you to carry on our nation's proud maritime heritage. I know that you will continue the Academy's spirit of service in peace and war, and I bid you fair winds and following seas. incerely yp

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SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT. NEW YORK 1 1 024-1 699 To the Class of 2001: Congratulations! You have earned the right to join a very select - and selective - group: the alumni of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. You have accomplished this by completing a rigorous and demanding program. Over the last four years, you have worked together to reach your goals and to make Kings Point the very best. I am proud of your achievements and offer you a sincere well done. Each of you is prepared to successfully meet the challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead. I am confident that you will serve the Nation well and bring honor and pride to your class and to your alma mater. Fair winds and following seas, 2001!