[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9371]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


   SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF JUNE 20, 2012 AS AMERICAN EAGLE DAY

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of 
designating June 20, 2012 as American Eagle Day and celebrating the 
recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the 
United States. On June 20, 1782, the eagle was designated as the 
national emblem of the U.S. by the Founding Fathers at the Second 
Continental Congress.
  The bald eagle is the central image of the Great Seal of the United 
States and is displayed in the official seal of many branches and 
departments of the Federal Government.
  The bald eagle is an inspiring symbol of the spirit of freedom and 
the democracy of the United States. Since the founding of the Nation, 
the image, meaning and symbolism of the eagle have played a significant 
role in art, music, history, commerce, literature, architecture and 
culture of the United States. The bald eagle's habitat only exists in 
North America.
  Over the years, several members of Congress have introduced and 
passed resolutions in support of the designation of American Eagle Day. 
My friend and colleague, Senator Lamar Alexander has introduced the 
same resolution for this year and I support his efforts.
  I hope my colleagues will join in celebrating tomorrow, June 20, 2012 
as American Eagle Day, which marks the recovery and restoration of the 
bald eagle.

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