[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10626]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2015

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks today in honor of 
the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which will 
be celebrating its 125th anniversary on July 7.
  Sadly, too often it seems as if lessons from history are overlooked 
or forgotten. But in Virginia, we are proud of our history, of our love 
of freedom, and of our dedication to independence. I commend the 
important efforts of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American 
Revolution to keep in our hearts and minds American patriotism and the 
memory of our Revolutionary War heritage.
  As a student of history myself, I could spend hours discussing not 
only the various events preceding and succeeding our nation's fight for 
independence, but also the crucial role by Virginians. Countless 
patriots, battles, and events from this pivotal period in our nation's 
history ought to be commemorated and remembered, battles including but 
not limited to the Battle of Point Pleasant, which is credited as being 
the first battle of the American Revolution by the Senate of the United 
States, to the Battle of Great Bridge, the Burning of Norfolk, etc.
  May we forever remain vigilant and committed to preserving and 
protecting the self-evident truths and freedoms fought for and so 
carefully outlined in our nation's founding documents by our Founding 
Fathers.
  I extend to all those involved with the Virginia Society of the Sons 
of the American Revolution my best wishes on the occasion of its 125th 
anniversary, and look forward to this organization's continued success.

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