[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E649-E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      WILLARD'S MOUNTAIN NSDAR CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF PATRIOTISM

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 1998

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, this May, the Willard's Mountain Chapter of 
the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in my 
congressional district in upstate New York will celebrate its 100th 
Anniversary. For the past century, this organization has furthered the 
important American values of community pride and patriotism through 
their many civic activities and sponsorships.
  I believe that promoting pride in our nation and its rich history is 
one of the most important endeavors we can undertake for our country 
and our fellow citizens, both living and deceased. It is especially 
crucial for our young people to develop these principles at an early 
age. This is why I have fought so hard to preserve the integrity of our 
flag through the prohibition of its desecration. Such treatment of the 
flag is a slap in the faces of all of the brave men and women who have 
dedicated

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and in some cases sacrificed their lives so that we may lead free and 
prosperous lives we now have in the United States. It also sends a 
dangerous signal to America's youth that it is appropriate to 
disrespect and discount devotion to one's community and country. This 
is simply unacceptable.
  Mr. Speaker, the Daughters of the American Revolution have always 
fostered and preserved the very ideals of basic human freedom and 
loyalty to family, community, and nation which our flag symbolizes. I 
ask all members to join me in thanking and commending the Willard's 
Mountain Chapter of the NSDAR on behalf of all Americans, especially 
those in our local communities in upstate New York, for their 
impressive efforts over the years in ensuring that patriotism and pride 
in our nation will remain alive and well in America for many years to 
come!

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