[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 90 (Thursday, May 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        NATIONAL SOJOURNERS WEEK

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 30, 2019

  Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National 
Sojourners for their 100th year of service to our nation and for 
National Sojourners week which is June 3rd through June 8th.
  The National Sojourners was born of wartime requirements and nurtured 
by the desire of displaced military Masons to seek each other's 
company, counsel and aid. Their purpose is to organize current and 
former members of the uniformed forces of the United States and 
Honorary Members, who are Master Masons, into Chapters to promote good 
fellowship, cultivate Masonic ideals, support all patriotic aims and 
activities in Masonry, and develop patriotism and Americanism 
throughout the nation.
  For a century, the National Sojourners have counted among their ranks 
leaders from every facet in American society. From three U.S. 
Presidents, to Generals and Admirals, to our junior enlisted personnel, 
National Sojourners have served patriotically for the cause of freedom. 
Among their ranks have been several Medal of Honor recipients, some of 
whom made the supreme sacrifice to ensure our liberty.
  National Sojourners accomplishes its mission of education through 160 
National Sojourner Chapters located throughout the United States and 
Europe, as well as its Headquarters located in Virginia, which provides 
support to all Chapters.
  Love of country is promoted by local Chapters through educational 
information and programs in Americanism and Patriotism specifically 
directed to the youth of our nation in the form of Youth Leadership 
Conference scholarships, high school- and college-level ROTC Awards, 
and patriotic essay contests.
  I would also like to welcome our military veterans and National 
Sojourners to Nebraska, the Heartland of America, where they will host 
their Centennial Annual National Convention. Thank you for your service 
and continued patriotism for our country.

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