[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 81 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
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                              FATHER'S DAY

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 19, 1998

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor our nation's fathers. 
As all of us are aware, this Sunday, June 21 is Father's Day. While 
Father's Day is a relatively new holiday, originating in the early part 
of this century, there is no limit to the amount of respect and honor 
we have shown our fathers over the years.
  In 1909, a daughter thought of the idea of Father's Day. She and her 
five siblings had been raised by her father after their mother died. 
She wanted to honor her father, realizing as she reached adulthood how 
much he had sacrificed for her and her brothers and sisters. The 
concept of Father's Day was born.
  Our parents often teach us many things about life that we don't 
realize at the time of the lesson; however, slowly we metamorphose into 
this person that ``becomes like our parent.'' I still live and remember 
many of the lessons my own father taught me. My father was one of the 
most honest, loving, men of integrity I have ever known. He taught me 
the value of hard work, and of a faith born not of words, but deeds. I 
couldn't have asked for a better example of all that is good in a man, 
than the example of my dad.
  Mr. Speaker, again, I rise today to extend my gratitude to those 
fathers in our nation who remember the job they have and keep the 
promises made to their children.

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