[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 95 (Friday, June 8, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E804-E805] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AT THE PORT ANGELES MARITIME FESTIVAL ______ HON. DEREK KILMER of washington in the house of representatives Friday, June 8, 2018 Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the men and women who are serving in the United States Coast Guard on the Olympic Peninsula. In my travels across our region, I often have the privilege of crossing paths with these outstanding professionals. For example, I recently attended a ceremony recognizing Petty Officer Jacob Hylkema, who received the Coast Guard Medal for his actions during a storm last summer in which he risked his life to save a fisherman who had fallen overboard. His entire unit received a citation for their actions that day. Together, they rescued 9 people in a 20-hour period. Mr. Speaker, the good work isn't just limited to one unit. Recently, the crew of the Active based in my hometown, Port Angeles, Washington, seized more than $78 million in illegal drugs during a patrol near the coast of Central America. According to a report in The Peninsula Daily News, the crew seized more than three tons of illegal drugs and arrested multiple people suspected of smuggling drugs into the United States. This kind of work makes the news, but every day the Coast Guard in our region keeps us safe and keeps our economy moving. [[Page E805]] Just as importantly as coming to the rescue of folks in distress, the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor quietly protects the Navy vessels homeported in our region as they make the first and final stretches of their missions. I'm looking forward to welcoming members of the unit to Port Angeles when their new facilities are complete. Mr. Speaker, this weekend our grateful community will recognize the Active's crew and Maritime Force Protection Unit Bangor at the 2018 Port Angeles Maritime Festival. They deserve every bit of recognition. The men and women serving our region in the Coast Guard work selflessly around the clock to protect our fishermen, the environment and our region's security. Please join me in honoring them today. ____________________