[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1139]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ALEXANDRA McGREGOR

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 29, 2008

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, two years ago I met a young high 
school student who had a brilliant and patriotic idea. Alexandra 
McGregor, from Waterford, Michigan, set out to establish a ``Support 
the Troops Day'' and, for the third year in a row, I am introducing a 
resolution inspired by Alexandra.
  Alexandra's extraordinary effort started as a grassroots campaign to 
encourage people to take a moment and reflect on the service and 
sacrifice of those currently in our military. What began as a small 
effort by a local high school student has turned into a nation-wide 
event honoring our active duty military men and women.
  Every year, Americans participate in numerous patriotic celebrations; 
from past Presidents to our veterans. But never do we honor our active-
duty military men and women who are protecting our freedom today. With 
inspiration from Alexandra, my resolution encourages Americans to 
participate in a moment of silence on March 26th to reflect on the 
sacrifice of those who are serving this country both at home and 
abroad.
  Madam Speaker, ``Support the Troops Day'' is a yearly celebration in 
Oakland County, Michigan and I come to the floor today to reintroduce 
the resolution marking March 26th as ``Support the Troops Day.'' Both 
the House of Representatives and the Senate passed similar resolutions 
two years ago and I hope this Congress will actively show its support 
for our service members by passing this resolution.

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