[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 30, 1994]
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                        FORTNIGHT OF PATRIOTISM

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                           HON. CLIFF STEARNS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 30, 1994

  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the city of 
Keystone Heights for their recent declaration of a Fortnight of 
Patriotism. This patriotic community is making a special effort this 
year to observe our American traditions and values through the time 
spanning Flag Day, June 14 to Independence Day, July 4. I would like to 
read to my colleagues this resolution.

       Whereas, our nation annually recognizes June 14th as Flag 
     Day commemorating the flag of these United States of America; 
     and
       Whereas, our nation annually recognizes July 4th as 
     Independence Day commemorating the birth and independence of 
     these United States of America,
       Now Therefore, I, Wilbert E. Thrasher, Mayor of the City of 
     Keystone Heights, Florida do hereby proclaim those days 
     between Flag Day, June 14 and Independence Day, July 4 as a 
     fortnight of patriotism and urge my fellow Americans to 
     rekindle the fire of patriotism during this approximate two 
     week celebration of flag and country.
       Furthermore, I encourage citizens of the United States of 
     America to join in these festivities through the exhibition 
     of ``Old Glory'', and the prominent display of red, white, 
     and blue at their homes and places of business.
       Dated this fourth day of April, 1994.

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