[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 75 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1025]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION FLAG RAISING DAY 
                                 PARADE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2000

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 60th Annual 
American Legion Flag Raising Day Parade cosponsored by the American 
Legion and the Joint Veteran's Affairs Committee of West New York, NJ, 
in cooperation with the townships of North Bergen, West New York, and 
Guttenberg.
  By honoring our veterans and our flag, the American Legion Flag 
Raising Day Parade expresses the enduring pride that we Americans feel 
in our country and our way of life; we can thank our veterans for both.
  The two veterans organizations sponsoring this patriotic parade are 
vital to the preservation and celebration of American heritage. They 
understand the power and value of our history: Yesterday, they served 
in the armed services to preserve America; today, they serve in our 
communities to preserve our heritage.
  It is important that we never forget our past and those who fought 
for our freedom and our future. That is why we remember and honor those 
who fought and died for our country--it is the least we can do for 
their sacrifice.
  Today, I extend my gratitude to those who have come together to honor 
America's veterans, and I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing 
the 60th Annual American Legion Flag Day Parade.

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