[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9330]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF THE JOURNEY FOR FREEDOM RIDE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
our U.S. Veterans and the men and women motorcyclists of America, many 
of whom are veterans, whose ride across America in support of our 
troops overseas and in honor of the service and sacrifice of our U.S. 
Veterans, is reflected in the rumbling wave of bikes soaring across the 
highways of America's heartland, echoing the universal sound of 
freedom, support, unity and peace.
  The ``Journey For Freedom Ride'' began on May 17, 2006 in Tacoma, 
Washington, and will end in a celebration of nearly half a million 
riders just outside Washington, DC, on May 26. Conceived by U.S. 
Veterans and organized by Harley Davidson enthusiast and entrepreneur 
Dan Harris, founder of Global Biker Films, the ``Journey For Freedom 
Ride'' is supported by Harley Davidson Dealerships throughout the 
Nation, veterans groups and private businesses. The mission of the Ride 
is as simple and powerful as taking to the open road: To support our 
enlisted military women and men around the world, until they come home 
safely; and to ride in tribute of our veterans, especially those who've 
made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our entire Nation.
  The ``Journey For Freedom Ride'' will be captured on film and sent 
overseas for free distribution to our troops. Global Biker Films is 
also planning the establishment of the ``Journey for Freedom 
Foundation,'' an initiative that will provide college scholarships to 
the loved ones of our fallen servicemen and servicewomen. On May 25, 
2006, the band of American freedom riders will roll into Cleveland, 
Ohio, at the Harley Davidson Sales Company, located on Lorain Avenue. 
Company owner Dan Schmidt and General Manager Joe Cervelli have offered 
a warm welcome to the freedom riders and veterans from our community 
and from the across the country.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of the riders and organizers of the ``Journey For Freedom Ride.'' Their 
volunteer journey of support will serve to honor our veterans and 
active military personnel as they rocket down the highways of America, 
the chrome soul of our Nation shining like a beacon of hope, roaring 
with the wind, blue sky, and rolling highways, and held aloft by a 
spirit of unity, freedom and the endless quest for peace, here at home 
and around the world. Ride on.

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