[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 58 (Wednesday, April 11, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E434]
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             RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF TARTAN DAY

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 11, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
20th anniversary of Tartan day on April 6th along with the many 
accomplishments of Scottish Americans in my district.
  I am a proud member of the Friends of Scotland Caucus and am well 
aware of the deep history of Scottish immigrants in Philadelphia. As 
Scotland witnessed a tumultuous 18th century, Scots turned to 
Philadelphia to pursue a better life. During early settlements, 
Philadelphia was largely used as a gateway to the United States. Demand 
for a unifying organization grew and consequently, the St. Andrew's 
Society of Philadelphia was formed in 1747 by twenty-five Scottish 
gentlemen to help Scottish immigrants adjust to life in the New World. 
This impressive organization gets its name form Scotland's patron saint 
and is the oldest charitable membership organization in North America.
  Throughout the subsequent two and a half centuries, the Scots have 
used their talent and hard work to the service of this country. A 
monument was constructed on October 8, 2011 in Philadelphia to 
commemorate Scottish immigration and depicts the importance of Scots to 
the success of the United States. I am proud that this monument serves 
as a symbol of the American Dream in my district.
  Established in 1988 by a U.S. Senate Resolution, Tartan day serves to 
recognize the achievements and contributions made by Scottish Americans 
to the United States. In Philadelphia, a ceremony, facilitated by the 
St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia, was held on April 7 to honor the 
occasion.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the vigintennial of Tartan 
day and the years of service Scottish immigrants have brought not only 
to Philadelphia but to this country.

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