[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 83 (Thursday, June 14, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE ARMY ON ITS 226TH BIRTHDAY

  Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
now proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 112 submitted 
earlier by Senators Allard and Hutchison.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 112) honoring the United States Army 
     on its 226th birthday.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. ALLARD. Madam President, 226 years ago, the Continental Army was 
formed with the goal of ending tyranny and winning our freedom. Since 
the end of the Revolution, American soldiers, imbued with the spirit of 
the original patriots, have pledged their allegiance to our nation 
through their sacrifices in uniform.
  All of our Army units, Active, Guard, and Reserve share the heritage 
of the Continental Army and their soldiers represent the finest men and 
women our Nation has to offer. Thousands of soldiers stand guard around 
the globe ensuring our freedom and doing the tough jobs that maintain 
our American way of life.
  The proud tradition of the Army, dating back to 1775, has always 
stood tall. They are steeped in tradition, but ever flexible and 
capable of responding to a dynamic world. Now, the Army is transforming 
to meet the new demands of the 21st century. This new force will ensure 
that our national Command Authorities continue to have the ability to 
quickly and efficiently deploy land forces throughout the world.
  Both in times of peace, and times of war, throughout more than two 
centuries, the soldiers of the Army have been poised and ready to 
answer the call of duty to defend this great Nation. The Army remains 
the best fighting force in the world: unchallenged and unparalleled. 
They are respected by their allies, feared by their opponents, and 
esteemed by the American people. Today, June 14, 2001, as the U.S. Army 
celebrates their 226th birthday, I ask that we reflect on the great 
legacy the Army has given this Nation and recognize our pride in our 
American soldiers' courage, dedication to duty, and selfless service to 
the Nation.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to 
reconsider be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 112) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  (The text of the resolution is located in today's Record under 
``Statements on Submitted Resolutions.'')

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