[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H3080]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF THE RESIDENTS OF FARIBAULT, MN

  (Mr. GUTKNECHT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, next week we celebrate Memorial Day. I 
rise to commend the residents of Faribault, MN, for their traditional 
observance of this most sacred holiday.
  The first observance of Memorial Day by the residents of Faribault, 
MN, was on May 30, 1869. Under the leadership of the local Grand Army 
of the Republic post, Capt. J.C. Turner, the post commander, took 
command and led the soldiers and citizens of Faribault, MN, on the 
first Memorial Day march. With colors and banners unfurled they marched 
to three local cemeteries where flags and flowers were placed on the 
graves of fallen comrades. A ceremony was held with a scripture reading 
and prayer led by Reverend Dubois.
  This year the citizens of Faribault and the Rice County Veterans 
Association will once again participate in community activities, and 
proudly display the stars and stripes in honor of Faribault's fallen 
heroes and departed loved ones.
  The people of Faribault serve as shining examples for their 
longstanding patriotism and commitment to civic duty.

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