[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1944]
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 CONGRATULATING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, OUR LADY OF CHARITY ASSEMBLY 
                       3089 OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA

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                           HON. VERN BUCHANAN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. BUCHANAN. Madam Speaker, today, I want to congratulate the 
Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Charity Assembly 3089 of Sarasota, 
Florida, for receiving the Knights of Columbus ``To Be a Patriot'' 
Award for its service to our Nation's veterans.
  The ``To Be a Patriot'' Award recognizes the three best international 
patriotic programs conducted by Fourth Degree assemblies. Assembly 3089 
received the 2009-2010 award for its assistance at indigent funerals 
within the Sarasota National Cemetery.
  The assembly was recognized for its efforts to ensure that every 
indigent buried at Sarasota National Cemetery has someone available at 
their funeral to accept the U.S. Flag. During the ceremony, an assembly 
member dressed in tuxedo with the social baldric voluntarily accepts 
the veteran's flag as a show of honor to those who selflessly served in 
our military.
  On behalf of the people of Florida's 13th District, I thank Our Lady 
of Charity Assembly 3089 for helping to ensure that our veterans are 
laid to rest with the honor and dignity these heroes deserve.
  It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge it has rightfully 
received this prestigious award.

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