[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 121 (Tuesday, September 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1477]
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COMMENDING THE KINGS MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE SONS OF THE REVOLUTION FOR 
  OBSERVING THE 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE UNITED STATES 
                      CONSTITUTION ON SEPTEMBER 17

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 11, 2012

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Kings 
Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution for observing the 225th 
anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution on 
September 17. I am proud of these men for remembering Tennessee's part 
in obtaining our independence.
  The limited, constitutional government that we enjoy was made 
possible by the sacrifice of American patriots. At the Battle of Kings 
Mountain, the Overmountain Men from Sycamore Shoals, Tennessee defeated 
British forces, creating a turning point in the Revolutionary War. By 
taking up arms to free a nation from tyranny, these men exemplified 
Tennessee's volunteer spirit.
  I sincerely thank the Kings Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the 
Revolution for observing this important day.

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