[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 177 (Thursday, November 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2291]
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                 IN HONOR OF THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The Sons of 
the Revolution in the State of New York as they commemorate the 225th 
anniversary of Evacuation Day.
  The Sons of the Revolution in New York is an organization which keeps 
alive the memory of the men who achieved American independence through 
military, naval, or civil service. They also promote and assist in 
celebrating the anniversaries of events which relate to the War of the 
Revolution.
  November 25th is the anniversary of Evacuation Day, which signaled 
the end of the Revolutionary War when the last British troops departed 
Manhattan. Though the importance of this day is sometimes forgotten, 
the Sons of the Revolution have kept its memory alive. This year they 
are hosting a parade on November 22nd to commemorate the 225th 
anniversary of the British evacuation of New York.
  Once again, I offer my heart-felt congratulations to the Sons of the 
Revolution at the time of this celebration. As representative of the 
8th Congressional District of New York, I am honored to have such 
distinguished citizens working in my district to keep the history of 
America alive.

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