[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    OCTOBER 6 IS GERMAN-AMERICAN DAY

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                     HON. MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. FLANAGAN. Mr. Speaker, October 6 is German-American Day. Today, 
more than 57 million Americans trace at least part of their ancestry to 
Germany.
  German-Americans have, since the arrival of the first German 
immigrants in Philadelphia, PA, on October 6, 1683, distinguished 
themselves by their loyalty to their new homeland and their 
contributions to the cultural and economic life of the United States of 
America. German-Americans have supported America's democratic 
principles and have dedicated themselves to the promotion of freedom 
for all people everywhere.
  The German-American Friendship Garden in Washington, DC, stands as a 
symbol of friendly relations between the Federal Republic of Germany 
and the United States of America.
  We in Congress call upon all citizens of the United States of America 
to acknowledge the services and contributions of our German-American 
citizens and to celebrate German-American Day on the 6th of October.

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