[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E257-E258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCKLAWAHA CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS 
                       OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge a 
special occasion for the Ocklawaha Chapter, Daughters of the American 
Revolution of Eustis, Florida. In 1916, the Ocklawaha Chapter, named 
after the area Ocklawaha River basin, was established and this year 
they celebrate their 100th anniversary. It is my pleasure to recognize 
them on their Centennial.
   Since their establishment on March 31, 1916, the Ocklawaha Chapter's 
goal and focus of serving the community through efforts of 
volunteerism, patriotism and education has remained constant. The 
Ocklawaha Chapter is dedicated to supporting local schools with 
donations and awards, and since their inception has awarded hundreds of 
Good Citizen Awards to local high school students, ROTC awards to 
cadets, and donated to National Society Daughters of the American 
Revolution founded schools. They donate American flags to organizations 
such as post offices, courthouses, schools, and veterans' groups, in

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need of our flag. In 1976, the Ocklawaha Chapter created and presented 
Bicentennial flags to the cities of Eustis, Mount Dora, and Tavares.
   The Ocklawaha Chapter is dedicated to promoting patriotism, 
preserving American history, and safeguarding America's future through 
better education for children. Their motto encapsulates that 
philosophy: ``for God, Home, and Country.'' Through the strong 
leadership displayed by the Ocklawaha Chapter, they have earned both 
state and national recognition. They have been honored with many awards 
including DAR Project Patriot, Celebrate America Award, Chapter 
Achievement Level 1 and 2, Bronze Honoring the Flag, State and National 
Honor Roll, Literacy Promotion, Service for Veterans, and American 
History.
   The excellence with which the Ocklawaha Chapter serves the Central 
Florida community is evident from their history and recognitions. I 
commend them for their many achievements and I am pleased to 
congratulate them on the celebration of their 100th anniversary. May 
their leadership, service and patriotism inspire many to follow in 
their footsteps.

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