[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 11, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S5099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       GIRL SCOUTS FROM KETCHIKAN

 Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
work of three Girl Scouts from Ketchikan, Alaska. Angela Pfeifer, 
Chelsea Pfeifer and Tennille Walker are each working towards the Girl 
Scout Gold Award. As a part of their service, they are attempting to 
enhance the visibility, respect and care of the American flag in 
Ketchikan.
  The following is an excerpt from a letter in which Chelsea explains 
the pride and respect she has for our nation's flag.

       This Spring Break I went down to Florida to visit my 
     grandparents. My Grandfather served in World War II. At 87, 
     he still put up the U.S. flag every morning, and takes it 
     down every night. It makes my think of the number of people 
     who died serving this country, so that we could have the 
     freedoms that we enjoy today. The flag serves as a symbol of 
     the respect and honor that should be given to those who 
     fought. I observed that many of the retired people display 
     the Flag proudly on a daily basis outside their homes. It 
     would be my goal to see that my generation carry out this 
     tradition and be proud to be an American.

  In their efforts to instill this same sense of pride and respect. 
Chelsea, Angela and Tennille have conducted school assemblies at 
Ketchikan area elementary schools, have placed flags in every classroom 
at Ketchikan High School and have spoken to local governments officials 
about erecting a new flag pole in Ketchikan City Park.
  Currently, there is no flag flying in Ketchikan City Park. Angela, 
Chelsea and Tennille have addressed this with Ketchikan--Gateway 
Borough Mayor Jack Shay. As a result, the Mayor and Borough Assembly 
agreed to install a flag pole in City Park.
  It is my honor to present these three outstanding Alaskans with an 
American flag flown over the United States Capitol. The flag will be 
presented to the City of Ketchikan on June 14, 1999, Flag Day, and will 
be the first flag to fly in City Park.
  I commend the work of Angela, Chelsea and Tennille and the Girl 
Scouts of Ketchikan. They have shown their ability to make a difference 
and have made a lasting impression on their community.

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