[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 82 (Tuesday, June 15, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               JAKE WILLHITE'S 10TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY PARTY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2004

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 10th annual 
Flag Day Party hosted each year by Jake Willhite of Chesterfield, 
Missouri.
  Jake has been celebrating and honoring Flag Day with his family and 
friends for most of his life now and has inspired many of us to have a 
greater appreciation for our flag and its meaning. It is significant to 
note that someone so young can teach us so much.
  Jake's parents, Bill and Shannon Willhite send out an annual 
invitation to Jake's party. This is what this year's invitation had to 
say: Jake's 10th annual Flag Day Party
  ``When Jacob's party began in June of 1995, he carried his flag 
everywhere. His patriotism was alive. Carrying the flag was Jacob's own 
way of showing us all that June 14th was its day. Since that first 
party, friends and family have come through when it's time to celebrate 
the red, white and blue. So come join us again. The years go by fast. 
We're ready to celebrate with Jacob's 10th Annual blast.''
  According to Bill and Shannon, a great time was had by all of Jake's 
friends and family members including his sisters Samantha and Kennedy.
  Jake, we want to thank you for reminding us how important our flag 
is.

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