[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 99 (Monday, July 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO BEV ROSS SNYDER

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 1997

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, the month of July marks the official 
birthday of our Nation, and I would like to acknowledge the outstanding 
work of a patriotic American, Bev Ross Snyder of Owensville in Clermont 
County, OH.
  Ms. Snyder is a descendant of Betsy Ross, who was credited with the 
creation of our national flag--the Stars and Stripes. She has been the 
driving force behind the ``Glorifying Our Flag--Through Education'' 
campaign--an effort to educate students about the history, importance, 
and use of our national emblem. As a result of her efforts, students in 
grades 3 through 12 in Clermont County have been encouraged to learn 
more about the flag and have participated in very competitive art and 
essay contests. And, she has been an outspoken advocate of legislation 
in the Ohio General Assembly to encourage school districts to educate 
students about the proper respect, use, and display of the flag.
  Ms. Snyder is making her first visit to Washington this week. I 
commend her on her work, and encourage all Americans to take an active 
role in learning more about the national symbol of freedom--our flag.

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