[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 82 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E682-E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE WYOMING STATE SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN 
          REVOLUTION'S ONE HUNDRED AND THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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                            HON. LIZ CHENEY

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2018

  Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Wyoming State 
Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, which will hold its one 
hundred and third annual conference on May 17-20 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
   Daughters of the American Revolution has a long tradition of 
promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism across the 
country and state of Wyoming. This year at their conference, members 
from around the state will come together to celebrate their 
contributions to Wyoming history and society, present the first annual 
scholarship to promote Native American education, and present the 
D.A.R. Good Citizen's award. They will hear from a host of speakers, 
including Claudia Stowers, the Vice President for Advancement of the 
Museum of the American Revolution, and they will rededicate a monument 
and benches donated by their organization 42 years ago. Members of the 
D.A.R. have a deep sense of patriotism and support for our armed 
services. At the conference they will also celebrate the 100th 
anniversary of Germany's surrender in WWI.
   During World War I, the state of Wyoming was very involved in war 
efforts. Fort D.A. Russell, now called F.E. Warren Air Force Base, 
outside of Cheyenne served as a major mobilization point at the start 
of the war. 11,393 Wyoming men served in the war. As a state with 
expansive agricultural and energy production, Wyoming was integral in 
providing resources for our troops and civilians. During this time, 
Wyoming oil production doubled and ranchers and farmers worked 
tirelessly to meet the increasing demand.
   I join the members of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 
remembering and thanking those in our state and across the country for 
their contributions to our armed forces during World War I and 
throughout history.
   I would also like to thank the members of the Daughters of the 
American Revolution for all they do to preserve the history of our 
great state and country and to promote the importance of education and 
patriotism of our great nation.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to acknowledge the many contributions 
the women of the Daughters of the American Revolution have

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made throughout history, and continue to make today.

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