[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1840]
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 THE PRAIRIE ROSE CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 
                       SALUTES CONSTITUTION WEEK

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2008

  Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, the week of September 17-23 has 
been officially designated as Constitution Week. This marks the 221st 
anniversary of the signing of our Constitution.
  The guardian of our liberties, our Constitution established our 
republic as a self-governing Nation dedicated to rule by law. This 
document is the cornerstone of our freedom. It was written to protect 
every American from the abuse of power by government. Without that 
restraint, our founders believed the republic would perish.
  The ideals upon which our Constitution is based are reinforced each 
day by the success of our political system to which it gave birth. The 
success of our way of government requires an enlightened citizenry.
  Constitution week provides an opportunity for all Americans to recall 
the achievements of our founders, the nature of limited government, and 
the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. It provides 
us the opportunity to be better informed about our rights, freedoms and 
duties as citizens.
  Madam Speaker, at this time I particularly want to take note of the 
outstanding work of the Prairie Rose Chapter of the Kansas Society of 
the Daughters of the American Revolution, which is actively involved in 
the Third Congressional District in events this week commemorating 
Constitution Week. The Prairie Rose Chapter has been involved with this 
effort in our communities for a number of years and I commend them for 
doing so.
  Our Constitution has served us well for over 200 years, but it will 
continue as a strong, vibrant, and vital foundation for freedom only so 
long as the American people remain dedicated to the basic principles on 
which it rests. Thus, as the United States continues into its third 
century of constitutional democracy, let us renew our commitment to, in 
the words of our Constitution's preamble: ``form a more perfect Union, 
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common 
defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of 
Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity. .  .  .'' I know that the 
Prairie Rose Chapter of the Kansas Society of the Daughters of the 
American Revolution joins with me in urging all Americans to renew 
their commitment to, and understanding of, our Constitution, 
particularly during our current time of crisis, when Americans are 
fighting overseas to defend our liberties here at home.

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