[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9105]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     NORTHEAST DISTRICT ELKS LODGES

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 12, 2017

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Northeast 
District Elks Lodges in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional district for 
their strong support of patriotism in their communities. In 1907, the 
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks designated 
Flag Day as June 14th. The Elks have paired their traditions and 
culture with that of our Country and made the American Flag a symbol of 
self-dedication to God, to Country, and to Fellowmen.
  I would like to call attention to their dedication and passion to 
this nation and the flag that represents it. This year, members of 
Green Bay Elks Lodge 259 will be celebrating Flag Day for the 108th 
consecutive year. Members of Appleton Elks Lodge 337 are celebrating 
their chapter founding the oldest Flag Day parade since 1950.
  Citizens from Oconto, Kaukauna, and Marinette are also given the 
chance to celebrate this important day. Oconto Elks Lodge 887, Kaukauna 
Elks Lodge 962, and Marinette Elks Lodge 1313 give Americans this 
opportunity.
  Flag Day is a day honoring the symbolism the flag provides to all 
American citizens. It is my honor to report this type of patriotism 
displayed by constituents in northeastern Wisconsin.

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