[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
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                          SAM McBURNEY TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to stand and 
recognize the courageous and patriotic actions of young Sam McBurney. 
In a display of conviction and principle that was far beyond his years, 
this 13 year old boy took it upon himself to make sure his Fruita, 
Colorado, middle school recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
  Sam realized that the Pledge of Allegiance was not being said at the 
start of each school day, and this did not sit well with him. Being the 
son of a former Marine, Sam has always possessed a profound respect for 
our nation, and the knowledge that you must stand up for what you 
believe in. With his beliefs in line, Sam organized events and created 
a petition to ensure that the Pledge of Allegiance was recited at least 
once a week at his middle school. After months of hard work and 
determination, Sam finally gathered enough signatures to convince the 
school district that our nation's Pledge of Allegiance was a necessary 
and important part of the school day.
  Mr. Speaker, it warms my heart to know that there are young, 
concerned citizens of our nation that will go to great lengths in an 
effort to make sure our flag, and all that it stands for, receive its 
due respect. It has been an honor to rise and pay tribute to Sam 
McBurney.

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