[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18876]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 THE PRAIRIE ROSE CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 
                       SALUTES CONSTITUTION WEEK

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, the week of September 17-23 has been 
officially designated as Constitution Week. This marks the 217th 
anniversary of the signing of our Constitution.
  The guardian of our liberties, our Constitution established our 
republic as a self-governing nation dedicated to rule by law. This 
document is the cornerstone of our freedom. It was written to protect 
every American from the abuse of power by government. Without that 
restraint, our founders believed the republic would perish.
  The ideals upon which our Constitution is based are reinforced each 
day by the success of our political system to which it gave birth. The 
success of our way of government requires an enlightened citizenry.
  Constitution Week provides an opportunity for all Americans to recall 
the achievements of our founders, the nature of limited government, and 
the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. It provides 
us the opportunity to be better informed about our rights, freedoms and 
duties as citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, at this time I particularly want to take note of the 
outstanding work of the Prairie Rose Chapter of the Kansas Society of 
the Daughters of the American Revolution, which is actively involved in 
the Third Congressional District in events this week commemorating 
Constitution Week. The Prairie Rose Chapter has been involved with this 
effort in our communities for a number of years and I commend them for 
doing so.
  Our Constitution has served us well for over 200 years, but it will 
continue as a strong, vibrant, and vital foundation for freedom only so 
long as the American people remain dedicated to the basic principles on 
which it rests. Thus, as the United States continues into its third 
century of constitutional democracy, let us renew our commitment to, in 
the words of our Constitution's preamble: ``form a more perfect Union, 
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common 
defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of 
Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity . . .'' I know that the Prairie 
Rose Chapter of the Kansas Society of the Daughters of the American 
Revolution joins with me in urging all Americans to renew their 
commitment to, and understanding of, our Constitution, particularly 
during our current time of crisis, when Americans are fighting overseas 
to defend our liberties here at home.

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