[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 129 (Friday, September 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE PINEY CREEK COLORADO CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE 
                          AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 2, 2011

  Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today I rise today to recognize 
the Piney Creek Colorado chapter of the Daughters of the American 
Revolution, DAR, for its commitment to preserving American history and 
fostering patriotism across the country.
  The parent society's history dates back to 1890, a time marked by a 
revival in patriotism and an intense interest in the beginnings of the 
United States. While the Piney Creek chapter was only chartered in 
2004, the energy and dedication directed towards the local community 
has enhanced the lives of many Coloradans.
  The founders of DAR sought to create an organization which would 
commemorate the patriots of the American Revolution, cultivating 
national pride in its members and in local communities. The Piney Creek 
DAR superbly embodies these tenants, and tirelessly works to forward 
the organization's mission of perpetuating the memory of those who 
contributed to American Independence, promoting educational endeavors 
as instructed by President George Washington, and cherishing American 
institutions of freedom.
  National events organized by DAR, such as Constitution Week, 
celebrate the foundations of democracy and contribute to the education 
of communities. Started in 1955, Constitution Week seeks to honor and 
reaffirm the ideals outlined by our Founding Fathers in 1787. The Piney 
Creek chapter of the DAR has truly taken heart in this annual event and 
has gone above and beyond to thoughtfully promote the importance of the 
Constitution. From sponsoring and performing education programs about 
the Constitution and the Bill of Rights at local elementary schools, to 
disseminating pocket Constitutions to students and patrons, the Piney 
Creek DAR has captured the spirit of this important week. Moreover, 
their work promoting the ideals of the Constitution continues 
throughout the year by sponsoring high school Advance Placement U.S. 
American History Classrooms and partnering with local libraries to 
publicly display copies of our founding documents.
  These efforts and others demonstrate the Piney Creek DAR's 
exceptional dedication to country and community. I'm incredibly proud 
to have such dedicated volunteers residing in the 6th district of 
Colorado, and I am certain that the Piney Creek DAR will continue to 
serve as an example of American spirit both past and future.

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