[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2054]
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                          PROMOTING PATRIOTISM

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 3, 2007

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize the Military 
Order of the Purple Heart, San Jacinto Chapter 782, an organization 
made up of patriots serving the second district of Texas. Members in 
this organization share one common bond, each member is a recipient of 
the Purple Heart. They may not have served in the same branch or war 
but they are all combat veterans who have fought bravely to protect our 
freedoms.
  San Jacinto Chapter 782 pledges to preserve and promote patriotism. 
They vow to never forget the sacrifices of our Armed Forces. They 
continue to remind us of the courageous service of the men and women in 
our military who fight to maintain our freedom and security.
  San Jacinto Chapter 782 provides every family of a fallen soldier in 
my district a memorial plaque. This memorial plaque honors the memory 
of their loved ones brave service while defending our country. This 
plaque reminds us that the price of freedom is never free.
  San Jacinto Chapter 782 works with schools and other organizations 
around our district to boost patriotism. They distribute flags, enter 
parades, and erect monuments. They continue to search for opportunities 
to remind us of the sacrifices of veterans throughout history.
  We are proud and appreciative of the courage and the bravery of these 
patriots, who volunteer their time, championing those in the Armed 
Forces who have shed their blood for freedom and peace.
  And that's just the way it is.

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