[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER, CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF 
                        THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my 
colleagues, Representative Jared Huffman and Representative John 
Garamendi, to honor the Redwood Empire Chapter of the California 
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution which is celebrating 50 
years of work to honor the patriots of the American Revolution.
  The Redwood Empire Chapter was chartered on September 29, 1973, and 
serves the communities in Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties. 
The organization, its members, and its partners in the Daughters of the 
American Revolution are dedicated to the promotion of democratic 
values, to serving our nation's veterans, and to educating and 
inspiring future generations with the founding principles of the United 
States of America.
  The Redwood Empire Chapter provides service and support to worthy 
causes in the North Bay and extended region. They are a community 
partner of the Department of Veterans Affairs San Francisco Health Care 
System participating in events to uplift the veteran community and 
increase their access to health care. In addition to working with youth 
serving organizations to provide speakers and presentations on American 
history, the Redwood Empire Chapter helps young people, including the 
descendants of patriots and Eagle Scouts, to apply for college 
scholarships through the National Society of the Sons of the American 
Revolution.
  Preparations are underway for the United States' Semiquincentennial 
Anniversary in 2026, and the Redwood Empire Chapter is leading an 
important project to identify and recognize the patriots buried 
throughout California including those who served in the Spanish 
Frontier Militia. We are honored that our district is home to the final 
resting place of such patriots like Captain William Smith of the 
Virgina Navy at the Sonoma Mountain Cemetery. Each year, the Redwood 
Empire Chapter helps honor Captain Smith during Wreaths Across America 
Day.
  Mr. Speaker, the Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Society of 
the Sons of the American Revolution is greatly appreciated for their 50 
years of service. Therefore, it is fitting that we honor their chapter 
here today.

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