[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S5629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           I LOVE AMERICA DAY

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of 
Fulton, Missouri's ``I Love America Day.'' Several years ago, the 
faculty of McIntire Elementary school became concerned that many of the 
students did not have a true sense of patriotism and national pride. 
What started out at one elementary school has spread to a communitywide 
celebration. Each year they highlight all levels of government and 
place special emphasis on pride in the flag. This year's celebration 
will include a presentation of the colors by the VFW flag team, a 
twenty-one gun salute, taps to honor those lost in service, 
presentations by the VFW, Mayor Craghead, and others, and a special 
demonstration by the Army's Golden Knights parachute team. As you can 
see, Mr. President, this event has grown into a wonderful day of 
activities that will enrich the sense of patriotism not only in our 
youth, but also in the entire community. I commend the organizers of 
``I Love America Day'' for the wonderful example they set for Missouri 
and the entire country.

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