[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E980-E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE BULL RUN CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE ON ITS 25TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bull Run 
Civil War Round Table on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
  Established on May 9, 1991, the Bull Run Civil War Round Table 
(BRCWRT) was founded to promote a better understanding of the Civil War 
and preserve the historic sites associated with War's most important 
moments. Through lectures, research, field trips and active 
participation in the stewardship of Civil War sites, the group has made 
a lasting contribution to the preservation of Civil War history.
  In order to promote a passion for history in the next generation, the 
BRCWRT awards annual scholarships to students who have researched and 
written about the War's remaining untold stories and mysteries. This 
year, two scholarships were awarded. I congratulate Brooke Roberts and 
Aaron Pirnat for receiving these honors.
  The BRCWRT also offers a variety of programs featuring knowledgeable, 
respected Civil War historians, scholars, writers, and lecturers to 
educate enthusiasts and the general public. I have been proud to be a 
partner in the promotion and preservation of our region's rich Civil 
War history during my time in Congress and as a member of the Fairfax 
County Board of Supervisors.
  The Civil War was a fateful moment in our nation's history. The War 
pitted brother against brother and threatened to tear apart the fabric 
of our young republic. Preservation of historic battlefields, homes, 
and other monuments ensures that we will never forget the sacrifices 
and pain the Civil War inflicted upon our nation, and, hopefully, 
through remembrance and understanding we heed the lessons of our past.

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  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Bull Run Civil War Round Table on the occasion of its 25th anniversary 
and in commending the organization for its efforts to preserve Civil 
War history.

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