[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 74 (Wednesday, June 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
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          RECOGNIZING 225TH BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

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                               speech of

                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2000

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, The United States Army was established 
by the First Continental Congress on the 14th day of June, 1775; and
  Whereas, The United States Army exists to defend the freedom of our 
citizens and our nation's security interests; and
  Whereas, Many citizens of the Ohio Valley have served their nation 
and given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms; and
  Whereas, The United States Army is to be commended for 225 years of 
dedicated service; and
  Therefore, I join with all residents of Ohio in recognizing the 
United States Army as it celebrates its 225th Birthday this June 14, 
2000.
  Furthermore, I declare the period from June 12 through June 18, 2000, 
as United States Army Week.

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