[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 107 (Monday, August 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1521-E1522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   FRESNO CITY COUNCIL'S UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING THE UNITED 
                              STATES FLAG

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 3, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to report that on June 23, 
1998, the Fresno City Council unanimously passed a resolution in 
support of H.J. Resolution 54 prohibiting the desecration of the United 
States flag.
  The Fresno City Council represents over half a million residents of 
the City of Fresno. The Council took this action because of their firm 
support of the symbolic nature of our flag. our flag is more than 
cotton or nylon, it represents our nation's spirit of freedom and 
independence, and therefore merits the proper

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reverence of all those who have the privilege to live in this great 
nation.
  We live in the most diverse nation in the world, and the City of 
Fresno is a microcosm of that diversity with people of every language, 
culture and religion living in its borders. Yet despite that diversity, 
the City of Fresno and all its citizens unanimously support and stand 
behind protecting our flag. For our flag reminds us of our shared 
history and freedom, both of which transcend our divesity.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the Fresno City Council's 
unanimous support of H.J. Resolution 54. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in thanking them for their support and reminding us of the vast and 
diverse support for protecting our great flag.

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