Designating April 11, 2018, as the “Sesquicentennial of Connecticut's Navy Installation”.

designates April 11, 2018, as the “Sesquicentennial of Connecticut’s Navy Installation”;

commends the longstanding dedication and contribution to the Navy by the people of Connecticut, both through the initial deed of gift that established the Navy Installation of Connecticut, and through their ongoing commitment to support the mission and people assigned to the installation, presently known as Naval Submarine Base New London;

honors the sailors and submariners who have trained and served at the Navy Installation of Connecticut throughout its 150-year history in support of the naval and undersea superiority of the United States;

recognizes the indispensable role Naval Submarine Base New London plays in fortifying the national security of the United States at a time when adversaries seek to challenge the United States; and

pledges continued support for the operation of Naval Submarine Base New London for years to come.