[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 98 (Tuesday, June 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E526]
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                   CELEBRATING GWINNETT FLAG DAY 2023

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                            HON. LUCY McBATH

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2023

  Mrs. McBATH. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to commemorate Flag Day 2023. 
Adopted by resolution of the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 
1777, this day celebrates the adoption of the flag of the United 
States. On the morning of Saturday, June 10th, proud citizens of 
Lawrenceville and the greater Gwinnett County community will gather at 
VFW Post 5255 to celebrate Gwinnett County Flag Day 2023.
  Since the battle at Brandywine in 1777, the stars and stripes have 
flown over historic moments in the great American experiment, bearing 
witness to events such as the bombardment of Fort McHenry and flying 
over Ground Zero on September 11th. To citizens of the world, this flag 
is a symbol of the highest ideals this Nation represents and the 
promise of untold opportunity. Under this flag, Americans of all colors 
and creeds have laid down their lives in the struggle against tyranny, 
the fight against fascism, and the defense against those who would 
betray the values upon which this Nation was founded.
  In the great conflicts of history, it is the American flag that flew 
above Lexington & Concord. It is the American flag that survived the 
horrors of Gettysburg. It is the American flag that our Marines raised 
over Iwo Jima. And, it is the American flag that continues to represent 
the world's oldest Democracy, that symbolizes the sacrifice of millions 
of American servicemembers. We must diligently do our part to ensure 
that we honor their sacrifice by continuing to advance those ideals of 
freedom, justice, and liberty which the flag represents--ideals which 
must endure long after we are gone.
  Therefore, I call on all residents of Georgia's Seventh Congressional 
District to observe Flag Day in accordance with the rich traditions 
that have been established through the years. May our flag continue to 
wave over this great Nation for generations to come.

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