[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 23 Introduced in House (IH)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 23

  Expressing respect and affection for the flag of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 13, 1997

    Mr. Skaggs (for himself and Mr. Kolbe) submitted the following 
   concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing respect and affection for the flag of the United States.

Whereas freedom and liberty protected by the Constitution are fundamental and 
        precious rights of each American;
Whereas the flag of the United States is an historic and revered symbol of that 
        freedom and liberty;
Whereas generations of Americans have fought with valor under the flag to 
        protect the sacred values it represents;
Whereas all the people of the United States, and their representatives in 
        Congress, should show respect and affection for the flag;
Whereas the flag has been a source of inspiration for freedom-seeking people 
        around the world;
Whereas deeply held respect and affection for the flag have caused many to 
        propose an amendment to the Constitution to protect the flag from 
        desecration; and
Whereas an amendment to the Constitution, expanding the powers of government to 
        prohibit offensive behavior, would entail a limitation on freedoms 
        previously protected under the First Amendment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress of the United States expresses deep respect and 
affection for the flag of the United States, and states its abiding 
trust in the freedom and liberty which the flag symbolizes.
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