[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5801]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           TRIBUTE TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ON LOYALTY DAY

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to pay tribute to the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, a fine group of men and 
women who share a profound commitment of patriotism, comradeship and 
service to our nation's veterans, both in times of war and in times of 
peace.
  These outstanding men and women of every race, creed and ethnic 
background will celebrate Loyalty Day on May 1, 2001. This day is set 
aside as a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United 
States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American 
freedom. Yet, this day does not belong to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
alone; it belongs to all Americans. We should all pledge ourselves to 
maintain a free society in which loyalty is always encouraged and 
respected. We should let the world know that Americans are behind their 
country and that, because of this, America is still a strong and 
vibrant nation.
  I would like to specifically recognize the people in my district who 
have dedicated their time to support a Loyalty Day celebration. The 
Third District Commander Walter Liptak and Ladies Auxiliary President 
Diane M. Pencak, in conjunction with Loyalty Day Chairman James F. 
Davis, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Barbara Maruszak-Sparr 
and Anthony S. Maruszak and the local community are gathering on 
Sunday, April 29, 2001 to commemorate Loyalty Day.
  I commend all our Veterans of Foreign Wars on this Loyalty Day, May 
1, 2001 and encourage my colleagues to do the same.

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