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[CITE: 36USC70103]

 
     TITLE 36--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND 
                              ORGANIZATIONS
 
            Subtitle II--Patriotic and National Organizations
 
                          Part B--Organizations
 
                 CHAPTER 701--FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
 
Sec. 70103. Purposes

    (a) General.--The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
articles of incorporation and bylaws and include--
        (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United 
    States;
        (2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the 
    United States;
        (3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available 
    for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United 
    States Coast Guard;
        (4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the 
    United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States 
    Coast Guard;
        (5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United 
    States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
        (6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing assistance 
    to shipmates and their families; and
        (7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and 
    promoting soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United 
    States.

    (b) Corporate Function.--The corporation shall function as an 
educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization 
under the laws of Delaware.

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1347; Pub. L. 105-354, 
Sec. 1(7), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

                                          Historical and Revision Notes
                                                 Pub. L. 105-225
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           Revised  Section                    Source (U.S. Code)              
 Source (Statutes at Large)
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70103(a)..............................  36:5603.                         Sept. 
23, 1996, Pub. L. 104-201, title
                                                                          XVIII
, Secs.  1803, 1808(f), 110 Stat.
                                                                          2760,
 2761.
70103(b)..............................  36:5608(f).
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                             Pub. L. 105-354

    This amends section 70103(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency 
in the revised title.


                               Amendments

    1998--Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105-354 struck out ``the State of'' 
before ``Delaware''.
