[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1245-E1246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                220TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

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                      HON. G.V. (SONNY) MONTGOMERY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 1995
  Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
soldiers and civilians of the United States Army as we recognize June 
14th as the Army Birthday. I take great pride in honoring the brave men 
and women who have served in the United States Army since 1775. The 
heart of America's Army is its people, the young men and women of our 
nation who volunteer to serve. We must never forget that even in this 
time of precision munitions and brilliant weapons, the individual 
combat soldier is the ultimate smart weapon. America's Army is peopled 
by soldiers of high quality--soldiers with character, commitment and 
courage. These qualities are--and always will be--hallmarks of the 
Army.
  June 14th is Flag Day as well as the Army's birthday; therefore, it 
is appropriate to point out that the design of our flag, Old Glory, has 
evolved over the years since 1777. The liberty it stands for, however, 
remains constant. So does the Army's vigil to protect liberty.
  Since 1775, more than 42 million Americans, in times of turmoil and 
tension as well as periods of peace, have raised their right hands to 
take an oath, making America's Army what it is today: the premier 
fighting force in the world. They have taken that oath, not to a king, 
not to a President or political party, and not to a flag alone, but to 
the Constitution of the United States and the ideals it represents.
  Yesterday they were ready, from Lexington and Concord to Gettysburg, 
and from Normandy to the Persian Gulf. Today they are ready to keep the 
peace or provide humanitarian relief around the globe. Tomorrow, too, 
they will be ready. Whenever the time, wherever the mission, whatever 
the challenge, we can count on America's Army.
  The United States Army has always done more than fight our nations 
wars. The Army develops leaders who contribute to the strength of the 
very fabric of American Society. America's Army has always provided 
leaders for government and industry. From Presidents, to many of my 
colleagues here today, all owe much of their strength as leaders to 
what they learned in the Army. In the House of Representatives you will 
find 87 members who served in the Army, either on active duty, in the 
Army Reserves, or in the Army National Guard; and in the Senate you 
will find another 27 who served their nation as soldiers. I ask that a 
list of my House colleagues with Army service be appended to my remarks 
for the record.
  In closing, let us remember and reflect on the selfless sacrifice of 
America's soldiers throughout our history, their accomplishments made 
in the face of terrible hardship, and their dedication to our nation. 
The United States [[Page E1246]] Army, America's Army, should be proud 
as it celebrates its 220th birthday, and the nation should be proud as 
it celebrates Flag Day that these brave men and women stand ready to 
support and defend our American way of life. June 14th will be 
celebrated in every camp, post and station of the Army, and here in the 
Nation's capital. I encourage all Americans to find a way to help 
celebrate this event, and to find a way to thank the men and women, 
soldiers and civilians of the Army for their dedication, sacrifice, and 
selfless service.
                    House Members With Army Service
  Scotty Baesler, Doug Bereuter, Tom Bevill, Brian P. Bilbray, Sherwood 
Boehlert, Bill Brewster, George E. Brown, Jr., Ed Bryant, Dan Burton, 
Steve Buyer, William L. Clay, Bob Clement, Ronald D. Coleman, Mac 
Collins, John Conyers, Jr., Wes Cooley, William J. Coyne, Robert E. 
Cramer, Philip M. Crane, Thomas M. Davis III, E. ``Kika'' de la Garza, 
Nathan Deal, John D. Dingell, Julian C. Dixon, John J. Duncan, Jr., 
Thomas W. Ewing, Eni F. H. Faleomavaega, Michael Patrick Flanagan, 
Rodney Frelinghuysen, Martin Frost, Greg Ganske, George W. Gekas, Sam 
M. Gibbons, Benjamin A. Gilman, Bill Goodling, Porter J. Goss, Richard 
(Doc) Hastings, Steve Horn, Duncan Hunter, William J. Jefferson, Harry 
A. Johnston, Paul E. Kanjorski, Peter R. King, Joe Knollenberg, John J. 
LaFalce, Greg Laughlin, Jim Ross Lightfoot, William O. Lipinski, Edward 
J. Markey, Frank R. Mascara, Jack Metcalf, John McHugh, Norman Y. 
Mineta, Alan B. Mollohan, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, Carlos J. Moorhead, 
John T. Myers, Charlie Norwood, Solomon P. Ortiz, Larry F. Payne, Jr., 
Collin Peterson, John Edward Porter, Glenn Poshard, Jim Ramstad, 
Charles B. Rangel, Jack Reed, Mel Reynolds, Frank Riggs, Harold Rogers, 
Toby Roth, Bobby L. Rush, Robert C. Scott, Jose E. Serrano, Bud 
Shuster, John Spratt, Jr., Louis Stokes, Esteban E. Torres, Edolphus 
Towns, Harold L. Volkmer, Robert S. Walker, Dave Weldon, Edward 
Whitfield, Pat Williams, Frank R. Wolf, C.W. (Bill) Young, Don Young, 
Bill Zeliff.


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