[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2901]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                FLAG DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and celebrate Flag Day and the birthday of the United States Army.
  On this day, 246 years ago, the symbol of our Nation was born: the 
American flag.
  Flag Day honors the adoption of our stars and stripes by the Second 
Continental Congress. From the time of its adoption until now, the flag 
serves as representation of freedom and liberty both at home and 
abroad.
  Not only is our flag a symbol of our values, but it is also a 
reminder of what we can be as a Nation.
  As Americans, we should be especially thankful today and every day to 
those who fought to protect and defend our flag. So how special it is 
that today we also honor the 248th birthday of the United States Army.
  Since their founding, the Army has played a major role in supporting 
and defending our country, our flag, and our ideals. As an Army dad, 
today is very special to me.
  Mr. Speaker, let us all take an extra moment to reflect on the 
importance of our flag and the Army for making America the land of the 
free and the home of the brave.

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