[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4240]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING TEXAS SOCIETY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2011

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Texas Society, 
Sons of the American Revolution for their patriotism and preservation 
of our country's rich history. Texas Society, Sons of the American 
Revolution members can trace their family heritage to the men and women 
who fought for our nation's independence. For 115 years, Texas Society, 
Sons of the American Revolution has inspired our communities with the 
principles and promises of our nation's Founding Fathers.
  On February 8, 1896, charter members from around Texas formed the 
Bernardo de Galvez Chapter of Texas Society, Sons of the American 
Revolution. The founding members selected The Honorable Ira H. Evans as 
the first state president. In 1897, the first annual meeting was held 
with fifteen members. Today the organization has grown to incorporate 
sixty-six chapters across Texas and approximately ten thousand members.
  Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution is actively involved 
in communities around Texas by sponsoring and hosting many charitable 
events such as essay, art, and oration contests for high school 
students. Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution recognizes 
ROTC, JROTC, Eagle Scouts, and others for hard work in the community. 
Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution also works closely with 
disabled veterans in homes and hospitals around Texas. The organization 
honors the importance of the American Revolution through civic events 
where full color guard and revolutionary war uniforms are worn to 
commemorate our nation's founding.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Texas Society, Sons of the 
American Revolution. I ask all of my distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution on 
its faithful service to our communities in Texas.

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