[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 164 (Thursday, November 5, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMENDING WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP'S SALUTE TO OLD GLORY PROGRAM

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2009

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to address the House for one 
minute.
  On Wednesday, November 11, Veterans' Day, there will be a special 
celebration entitled a Salute to Old Glory in Woodbridge Township, New 
Jersey. The goal of the program is to refurbish all American flags and 
flag poles throughout the Woodbridge Township School District. This is 
a huge undertaking; Woodbridge Township is the largest municipality in 
New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District.
  A Salute to Old Gory began is a vision of Woodbridge Board of 
Education Member George Yuhasz, a lifelong resident of Woodbridge 
Township. With the help of community activist Charlie Shaughnessey of 
Colonia, New Jersey the program to replace and preserve American flags 
throughout the Township has become a huge success.
  Veterans as well as civic organizations have joined in this effort in 
making Salute to Old Glory a positive initiative throughout the 
community.
  The American Flag stands for many things in our beloved Nation. It 
also serves as a great inspiration for those who want to become part of 
our great democracy.
  Educational involvement incorporated into the program included 
student essays and artistic presentations that allowed for involvement 
of students throughout the school district.
  The program has been successful because it has been a total community 
effort. In fact, Salute to Old Glory will become an ongoing effort not 
only for the Woodbridge Board of Education but for all public buildings 
in Woodbridge Township that may need a replenishment of an American 
flag or flagpole.
  All of those involved in with the Salute to Old Glory program in 
Woodbridge Township should be commended for their efforts.
  I am pleased to share their hard work with my colleagues here in 
Congress and with the American people.

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