[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION RECOGNIZE THE 229TH ANNIVERSARY OF 
                    THE DRAFTING OF THE CONSTITUTION

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2016

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, the 229th anniversary of the drafting 
of the Constitution of the United States was nationally noted on 
September 17, 2016. The Constitution, the greatest framework of human 
liberty, incorporates the principles of freedom, equality and justice. 
Constitution Week, September 17-23, was initiated by the Daughters of 
the American Revolution in 1955 to promote the observance of the U.S. 
Constitution. The organization also created the DAR Constitution Hall 
in Washington D.C. as a memorial to the enduring document. The DAR 
encourages patriotism, education and historic preservation in 
communities across America and has continued this mission, honoring and 
celebrating the Constitution and encouraging observance of Constitution 
Week throughout the nation, and in communities and classrooms, 
encouraging adults and children to study and discuss the Constitution. 
In recognition of this magnificent document and this important annual 
event, I congratulate the Daughters of the American Revolution for 
their ongoing commitment to our unique American history.

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