PATRIOTISM

Addresses

Abraham Lincoln: Carl Sandburg, H9363 [5NO]

Democracy—The Vanguard of Freedom: Andrea Simkins, H2072 [22MR]

Farewell to the Troops, Maxwell R. Thurman, E1209 [11AP]

Freedom: Representative Gilman, E1019 [20MR]

If Only: Tanya Zion, E4024 [22NO]

National Support for the Soldiers in the Persian Gulf: James H. Quello, E1112 [22MR]

Operation Desert Storm: Colin L. Powell, S2592-S2594 [5MR]

Stars and Stripes Over Jackson County: Robert L. Hodges, S8526 [25JN]

Success of Operation Desert Storm: Dick Cheney, Sec. of Defense, E1384 [23AP]

Support of U.S. Troops Overseas: James H. Quello, S8647 [26JN]

Tribute to Military Personnel Who Served in Operation Desert Storm: Vice President Quayle, E979 [19MR]

U.S. Flag: Jan A. Van Prooyen, E2208 [13JN]

Yellow Ribbon: Carl R. Hansen, E1536 [1MY]

Articles and editorials

America's Debt to the Troopers of Desert Storm, E468 [7FE]

Burners Don't Realize Flag's Importance, S13192 [17SE]

Fifty Years Service to Service People, S1653 [6FE]

Flap Over Flag Ends With Foreign Athlete Heading Back Home, E588 [22FE]

Hapeville—Winning With Quality, Not Quotas, E2352 [25JN]

Heroes of the Hour, E982 [19MR]

Honor America Events Proposed, E2390 [27JN]

How Much Liberty?, E2482 [11JY]

Larger Patriotism, H115 [10JA]

Last Big Fight Pitted 180th Infantry Against SS Men, S8649 [26JN]

Legion Salutes Highland Flag Team, E3617 [31OC]

Made in the U.S.A., E1256 [16AP]

Mainers Flock to Airport, S4173 [9AP]

Mike M. Masaoka, H5896 [25JY]

Misty Daniels Was Honored, S10069 [16JY]

N.D. Survivor Won't Forget Pearl, S18523 [26NO]

Now Is the Time To Rally Around the United States, E239 [22JA]

Patriot Has a New Hall of Fame, S4486 [16AP]

Remembering—A Simple Tribute to Our Soldiers and Doing the Right Thing, E955 [14MR]

Reserve Forces Gave a Superb Performance, E2974 [11SE]

Salute Operation Homefront, E3057 [17SE]

Troops Will Get Unique Support, S1256 [30JA]

United, We Can Do It, E1010 [20MR]

Veterans of Five Wars—Those Who Served in Conflicts To Lead Fourth of July Parade, E2463 [9JY]

Victory in the Persian Gulf!, E1012 [20MR]

Wave the Flag for Reagan, E348 [30JA]

``Welcome Homes'' Pass Over Injured Soldiers, E1514 [1MY]

Well-Versed in the National Anthem, E435 [6FE]

What the Marching Is All About, E2228 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions

``America, the Beautiful'': make national anthem (see H.R. 883, H989 [6FE])

Dutch-American Heritage Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 206, S13829 [26SE])

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 14, H60 [3JA]; H.J. Res. 31, H61 [3JA]; H.J. Res. 46, H83 [4JA]; H.J. Res. 83, H605 [18JA]; H.J. Res. 84, H640 [22JA]; H.J. Res. 94, H712 [28JA]; H.J. Res. 176, H1416 [5MR]; H.J. Res. 289, H5210 [26JN])

———display at the apex of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 662, H712 [28JA])

———display by U.S. citizens in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf (see S. Con. Res. 3, S1007 [22JA]; H. Con. Res. 44, H605 [18JA])

———grant the U.S. a copyright and impose criminal penalties for destruction of a copyrighted flag (see H.R. 2723, H4867 [20JN])

———reading of a tribute before the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 599, H683 [23JA])

Flag-Wavers Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 123, S4456 [16AP])

Fort Crailo, NY: designate as the home of ``Yankee Doodle'' (see H. Con. Res. 54, H781 [29JA])

Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birthday (see H.R. 2652, H4549 [13JN])

———commemorate anniversary of birthday (see S. 959, S5136 [25AP])

Middle East: demonstrations of community support for troops in the Persian Gulf (see H.J. Res. 174, H1416 [5MR])

National Desert Storm Reservists Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 231, H2469 [23AP])

National Hero Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 185, H1474 [7MR])

National Invent America! Week: designate (see S.J. Res. 140, S5406 [7MY])

Paine, Thomas: establish monument in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1628, H2084 [22MR])

Pledge of Allegiance: mint coins to commemorate anniversary (see S. 1087, S6034 [16MY])

POW/MIA: display flag at public buildings (see S.J. Res. 45, S1053 [23JA])

Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 534, S2507 [28FE])

Southwest Stars and Stripes Salute: recognize as national event (see S. Con. Res. 42, S6355 [22MY]; H. Con. Res. 154, H3163 [17MY])

Statue of Liberty: designate ``The Most Beautiful Lady in the World'' as the official anthem (see H.R. 2776, H5209 [26JN])

Vela, Rudolph S.: award Congressional Medal of Honor (see H.R. 3200, H6317 [1AU])

Compositions

Freedom Isn't Free, Eric Brown, E935 [14MR]

Essays

As Old Glory Sees It: Raymond Griffith, E538 [20FE]

Flag of the United States, Virgil E. Carrithers, S14605 [8OC]

Old Glory Speaks, S14605 [8OC]

Patriotism—The Vital Component of a Successful Nation: Lori L. Hawk, E406 [5FE]

What Freedom Means to Me, E1920 [24MY]

What the Bill of Rights Means to Me, E1213 [11AP]

———Laura L. Long, E2515 [11JY]

Why I am Proud To Be an American: Kimberly Goodwin, E2197 [13JN]

———Lucas Clark, E2197 [13JN]

———Michele Ochs, E2197 [13JN]

———William Baker, E2197 [13JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Amy D. McBroom, E1283 [17AP]

Bethany Ann Carlisle, E1082 [22MR]

Blair Mishoe, S4307 [11AP]

Cari L. Skogberg, E1319 [18AP]

Danielle M. Stetz, E1145 [9AP]

Dianne Lahna, E1041 [21MR]

Duane H. Kibbee, E1071 [22MR]

Edwin A. Reed, E3020 [12SE]

Elizabeth J. Barnes, E1103 [22MR]

Elizabeth L. Rosenblatt, E2002 [4JN]

Emily J. Young, E2685 [24JY]

Erin Schoenbaechler, E2687 [24JY]

George J. Lough, E1260 [16AP]

Gwin E. Dye, E2982 [11SE]

Heather M. Benton, E1434 [24AP]

Heidi K. Struve, E1214 [11AP]

James S. Kennedy, E1239 [15AP]

Janae K. Martin, E2800 [1AU]

Janae Martin, S4078 [21MR]

Jason E. Buczek, E1080 [22MR]

Jennifer C. Earhart, E2743 [29JY]

Jerod C. Stephenson, E2595 [18JY]

Jill A. Otake, E1181 [10AP]

John F. Schomberg, E1570 [2MY], E2654 [23JY]

Justin J. Brooke, E2879 [2AU]

Katherine Yanda, E1346 [18AP]

Kelly C. Ward, E2646 [23JY]

Kurt Stiffel, E903 [12MR]

Lesha Denega, E2686 [24JY]

Lilian M. Recksiek, E2655 [23JY]

Lori A. Schwandt, E902 [12MR]

Marcus Mumford, E919 [13MR]

Mellyn Ludlow, E1883 [22MY]

Michael W. Flanagan, E1026 [20MR], E2620 [19JY]

Nancy Letourneau, E2635 [22JY]

Robyn Juba, E2569 [17JY]

Seth Weaver, E1271 [17AP]

Stephanie A. Wooster, E2800 [1AU]

Tracey M. Hoffman, E2678 [24JY]

William D. Richmond, E2655 [23JY]

Letters

Alabama's June Jam concert: Robert R. Craig, E2479 [11JY]

Anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, S11266 [30JY]

Community support for troops in the Persian Gulf: Ric Wege, H1652 [12MR]

Flag-Wavers Hall of Fame recognition: James Record, S4486 [16AP]

Liberty and Freedom: Mitchell A. Davis, S14371 [3OC]

Military action to enforce U.N. Security Council resolution against Iraq: Charles S. Giles, E516 [19FE]

Military service in Operation Desert Storm: John T. Mudlo, S7262 [6JN]

———Manuel M. Davila, S7262 [6JN]

Oglala Sioux Indian gift presentation to President Bush: Frederick D. McClure, S10069 [16JY]

———Olivia M. Felder, S10069 [16JY]

———Senator Pressler, S10069 [16JY]

Support and appreciation to returning veterans from the Middle East: several Representatives, H1309 [28FE]

Welcoming of returning troops by Maine residents: David Bibby, S4174 [9AP]

———David Wexler, S4174 [9AP]

———Denise Reidel, S4174 [9AP]

———Evelyn Q. Seidel, S4174 [9AP]

———Mabele B. Pennison, S4174 [9AP]

———William Keller, S4174 [9AP]

Why America triumphed in Operation Desert Storm: Bob Munger, E1833 [20MY]

Lists

Baton Rouge Salutes the Troops Parade organizers, E775 [6MR]

West Virginia businesses participating in the Desert Storm Discount Program, E2043 [5JN]

Memorials of legislature

Arkansas, H1456 [6MR]

Colorado, H4437 [12JN]

Georgia, S2617 [5MR], S4454 [16AP]

———constitutional convention with reference to desecration of U.S. Flag, H2136 [10AP]

Indiana, S2617 [5MR], H3739 [30MY]

Kansas, S5501 [8MY], H2901 [8MY]

Louisiana, H4550 [13JN]

Maine, H5210 [26JN]

Massachusetts, H2537 [24AP]

Montana, S5500 [8MY]

Nevada, H1146 [25FE]

New Jersey, S14587 [8OC]

North Dakota, S4455 [16AP], H2136 [10AP]

Oklahoma, S2617 [5MR]

Wyoming, H1914 [20MR]

Petitions

Blades, DE, Town Council, H2138 [10AP]

Hopkinton, MA, Board of Selectmen, H1916 [20MR]

Palmer, MA, Board of Selectmen, H1916 [20MR]

Sussex County, DE, Council, H1916 [20MR]

Poems

``America for Me!'' Henry Van Dyke, S2881 [7MR]

``American Ribbon,'' James Bielkiewicz, E771 [6MR]

``Defense of Fort McHenry,'' Francis Scott Key, S4384 [11AP]

``Desert Thoughts,'' Dodge R. Powell, E1736 [14MY]

``Don't Tread on My Flag,'' J.B. Williams, E1017 [20MR]

``Everybody Has the Right To Be Free,'' Robert Mason, E2116 [7JN]

``Few Lines From Desert Shield,'' Bill Hildebrandt, E61 [3JA]

``Flags and Yellow Ribbons,'' Marilyn Krantz, E1691 [9MY]

``Freedom's Call,'' Gerald M. Delaney, E833 [8MR]

``Hooray for Our Troops,'' Danny Gorden, H858 [5FE]

``I Am the Flag,'' Virgil E. Carrithers, E3883 [18NO]

``I Am Your Flag,'' Robert M. Dively, E174 [15JA]

``If I Had a Wish'', E1213 [11AP]

``I'm Tying On These Ribbons,'' Ashley Quintin, H1060 [20FE]

``Letter Home,'' Robert L. Layton, E2546 [16JY]

``Message From the Sea,'' Sonja Gordon, S13431 [20SE]

``Mother's Prayer,'' Mrs. James E. Cline, E820 [7MR]

``My Flag,'' Mark J. Schmauss, S6896 [24MY]

``Old Glory''``American Shield,'' Fred Fessenbecker, E61 [3JA]

``Open Letter of Apology—Vietnam Vets'': Jackie Hallett, E2347 [25JN]

``Our Nation's Pledge,'' Doyle F. Wheeler, S4507 [16AP]

``Pray That It Turns Out Okay,'' Kimberly Gray, H644 [23JA]

``Real America,'' Al Cooper, E3484 [22OC]

``Reflections—Visit To Pearl Harbor Aboard the Arizona Memorial,'' Sonja Gordon, S13430 [20SE]

``Salute to the Heros,''Bill Furr, Jr., E89 [7JA]

``U.S.S. Arizona,'' Sonja Gordon, S13430 [20SE]

``Veteran Talks for the Flag,'' Aldo Capotosti, E116 [10JA]

``Veteran's Tribute to the Flag,'' L. Wayne Harless, E2231 [17JN]

Prayers

War in the Persian Gulf: Luther Miller, S2718 [6MR]

Press releases

Community support for troops in the Persian Gulf: Alabama Dept. of Education, S2591 [5MR]

Proclamations

Remember the Homefront Month: Betty J. Granger, E1263 [16AP]

Programs

Washington Monument wreath-laying ceremony, H1144 [25FE]

Remarks in House

American Flag Run: holding of annual, E3815 [13NO]

Amgen, Inc.: tribute, E1298 [17AP]

Armed Forces: corporate donations of computers relative to faster delivery of Operation Desert Storm mail, H1090 [21FE]

———tribute to 196th Field Artillery Brigade of Chattanooga, TN, H4176 [7JN]

———tribute to crew of aircraft downed in Kuwait, H1790 [19MR]

Baltimore, MD: Persian Gulf Conflict homecoming celebration, E2866 [2AU]

———tribute to 1176th U.S. Army Transportation Terminal Unit, E2253 [19JN]

Baton Rouge, LA: community support for troops in the Persian Gulf, E775 [6MR]

Belleville, IL: tribute to VFW Post 1739, E2411 [27JN]

Belmar, NJ: Salute the Troops Parade, E2705 [25JY]

Benvenuto, Genesio: American Legion's Columbia County Legionnaire of the Year Award recipient, E1778 [16MY]

Bradford County, PA: observance of Veteran Appreciation Day, E2133 [10JN]

Bristol, RI: tribute to Rhode Island Veterans Home veterans, E3758 [8NO]

Broward County, FL: commend efforts of Operation Homefront, E3057 [17SE]

Cedarville College, Ohio: tribute to students who erected Persian Gulf wall of prayer, E730 [1MR]

Chetek, WI: display of U.S. flags supporting Armed Forces, E603 [22FE]

Congress: support for troops from Vietnamese Conflict, H3728 [30MY]

Contra Costa County, CA: War Memorial dedicated to area veterans, E2150 [11JN]

Daimler-Benz Co.: support of families of troops in the Persian Gulf, E1044 [21MR]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to Kentuckiana Marine Platoon, E2543 [16JY]

———tribute to Navy and Marine Corps Reserve units for role in Persian Gulf Conflict, E2974 [11SE]

———tribute to the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing, E2313 [20JN]

District of Columbia: parade honoring Persian Gulf troops, H2955 [13MY]

Elections: voter participation among youths, E1868 [21MY]

Fall River, MA: tribute to Tin Can Sailors (organization), E2759 [30JY]

Fiore, Alex T.: Conejo Valley Military Order of the World Wars' Patriotic Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1344 [18AP]

Flag Day: observance, E2207 [13JN], E2231 [17JN], E2257 [19JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, H533 [17JA], H788 [30JA], E538 [20FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 289), H5202 [26JN]

———display at the apex of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (H.R. 662), E2169 [12JN]

———display by U.S. citizens in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf, E1017 [20MR]

———display by U.S. citizens in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf (H. Con. Res. 44), H564 [18JA], H997, H998-H1002 [19FE], E532 [20FE], E559, E574 [21FE], E617 [25FE]

Flint, MI: tribute to veterans of foreign wars, E2347 [25JN]

Fourth of July: parades with veterans of all U.S. wars, E2372 [26JN]

Fowler, MI: dedication of servicemen's memorial, E1932 [24MY]

Freedom Tree Organization: tribute, E1559 [2MY]

Gabrielle, Charles: Military Order of World Wars' Patrick Henry Patriotic Achievement Award recipient, E2501 [11JY]

Girard, KS: tribute to American Legion Post, H2788 [7MY]

Glens Falls, NY: Hometown U.S.A., E286 [24JA]

Gold Star Mothers Association: tribute, E1511 [30AP]

Hagerstown, MD: tribute to Senior Color Guard of Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, E1294 [17AP]

Hialeah, FL: Hialeah Chamber of Commerce and Industries honors Persian Gulf fighters, E1645 [7MY]

Highland, IL: tribute to Swiss heritage, E2886 [2AU]

Howard County, MD: tribute to Persian Gulf Conflict veterans, E3431 [17OC]

Huntington, WV: service by the Johnson family in Operation Desert Shield, E1046 [21MR]

Independence Day: observance, E2390 [27JN]

Jefferson, Thomas: anniversary of birthday (H.R. 2652), E2220 [13JN]

Jewish War Veterans of America: tribute, H8546 [24OC]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Hail the Heroes parade, E2462 [9JY]

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant: anniversary, E1307 [18AP]

Lincoln, Abraham: tribute, H9363 [5NO]

Louisville, KY: tribute to American Legion Highland Post 201 guard unit, E3617 [31OC]

Mamaroneck, NY: tribute to American Legion Post 90, E3799 [12NO]

Marine City, MI: tribute to merchant marine veterans of World War II, E1898 [23MY]

Marine Corps: induction of recruits, H5271 [9JY]

Memorial Day: observance, E1904 [23MY], E2023 [4JN], E2055 [5JN]

Miami, FL: Miami Council Navy League celebrates U.S. Naval anniversary, E3768 [8NO]

———Operation Desert Storm homecoming celebration, E3616 [31OC]

———tribute to Hispanic-American Persian Gulf Support Group, E384 [4FE]

———tribute to the Florida Christian School's elementary honor choir, E1171 [10AP]

Middle East: community support for families of troops in the Persian Gulf, E999 [20MR]

———community support for troops in the Persian Gulf, H1449 [6MR], H1652 [12MR], H1795 [19MR], H1855, H1880 [20MR], H2377 [18AP], H3613 [23MY], H3779 [3JN], H3922 [5JN], H4771 [20JN], E528 [19FE], E762, E765 [5MR], E788 [6MR], E809, E832 [7MR], E850, E861 [8MR], E1018 [20MR], E1071 [22MR], E1329, E1333, E1349 [18AP], E2113 [7JN], E2444 [9JY]

———partisan political views on conflict by Members of Congress, H1349 [5MR]

———tribute to Arizona servicemen and women who died during Persian Gulf Conflict, H3741 [3JN]

———tribute to military personnel injured in the Persian Gulf, E1514 [1MY]

Middletown Township, NJ: VFW Post No. 2179 candlelight services for American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, E2978 [11SE]

Midland, MI: tribute to Army National Guard 460th Supply Unit, E2054 [5JN]

Music: tribute to the Dade County School Kidz, E1611 [6MY]

National Desert Storm Reservists Day: designate (H.J. Res. 231), H2405 [23AP]

National Guard: tribute to 1072d Maintenance Co. of Sturgis/Coldwater, MI, E2387 [27JN]

National Maritime Day: observance, E1901 [23MY]

New York, NY: Betsy Ross Ladies Auxiliary anniversary, E3689 [4NO]

Newark, NY: parade to honor the veterans of all wars, E3098 [19SE]

Newport, RI: tribute to American Legion Post 7, E3762 [8NO]

Ohio: tribute to United Veterans Council, E3636 [31OC]

Operation Desert Storm: homecoming celebration, H3728 [30MY], H3922 [5JN], H4140, H4176 [7JN], H4191, H4192 [10JN], H4226, H4229 [11JN], H5055 [26JN], H5670 [23JY], E2279 [19JN], E2366 [25JN], E2542 [16JY], E2601 [18JY]

———tribute to Desert Storm Homecoming Foundation tribute, H4191 [10JN]

———tribute to spouses of participating Armed Forces members, E2265 [19JN]

Paine, Thomas: establish monument in the District of Columbia (H.R. 1628), H2075 [22MR]

Pasadena, CA: tribute to Boy Scouts Troop 41, E2987 [12SE]

Persian Gulf troops: support of Automotive Armature Co. Inc., E1678 [9MY]

Port Monmouth, NJ: Middletown VFW Post hosts' parade for Persian Gulf troops, E1412 [23AP]

Portsmouth, RI: tribute to American Legion Post 18, E3752 [7NO]

Postal Service: commemorative Olympic stamp, E1497 [30AP]

POW: rally honoring, E1157 [9AP]

Public buildings: display of the POW/MIA flag (H.J. Res. 164), H1460 [7MR]

Puerto Rico: flag anniversary, E2226 [14JN]

Remember the Homefront Month: observance, E1263 [16AP]

Romney, WV: public demonstration in support of Armed Forces in Operation Desert Shield, H644 [23JA]

Santa Maria, CA: Welcome Home Our Troops Day, E1734 [14MY]

Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 534), H2146-H2149 [11AP], E1242 [15AP], E1255 [16AP]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 534), unanimous-consent agreement, H2089 [9AP]

Seaside Heights, NJ: Welcome Home Veterans rally, E1521 [1MY]

``Star-Spangled Banner'': anniversary, H6545 [16SE]

Timonium, MD: tribute to Elizabeth Wise's fifth-grade class of Pot Spring Elementary School, E1212 [11AP]

Veterans: celebration of national spirit, H5055 [26JN]

———recognition of annual American Flag Run, E3753 [7NO]

———tribute to groups and organizations, E2258 [19JN]

———tribute to soldiers who fought in Lebanon, Panama, and Grenada, E2553 [16JY]

———tribute to soldiers who fought in Vietnam, E1342 [18AP], E1486 [29AP]

———tribute to those who fought in seven wars since founding of Emporia, KS, H3630 [29MY]

———tribute to Vietnam veterans, H4019 [6JN]

Veterans Day: observance, H9039 [1NO], H9498 [7NO], E3756, E3758, E3768 [8NO]

VFW: New Jersey chapter Loyalty Day Parade, E1515 [1MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to veterans, H4140 [7JN]

Washington, DC: community support for troops from the Persian Gulf, H3728 [30MY]

Weiss, Representative: anniversary of arrival in the U.S., H1582, H1649 [12MR]

West Virginia: tribute to business owners who took part in Desert Storm Discount program, E2043 [5JN]

Wilder, L. Douglas: recipient of the B'nai B'rith International Great American Traditions Award, E1186 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Cedar City, UT: tribute to National Guard unit 2d Battalion, 222d Field Artillery, S18743 [27NO]

Citizenship: pride in being U.S., S1026 [22JA]

Defense industries: tribute for contributions to Persian Gulf Conflict, S11505 [31JY]

Dept. of Defense: feasibility study of armor combat tank badge, S12084 [2AU]

District of Columbia: inclusion of Syria in the victory parade for Operation Desert Shield troops, S7069-S7071 [5JN]

Dutch-American Heritage Day: designate (S.J. Res. 206), S13841 [26SE]

Flag Day: observance, S7865 [14JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration, S1245 [29JA], S4644 [17AP], S7865 [14JN]

———display by U.S. citizens in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf (H. Con. Res. 44), S2246 [21FE]

———display by U.S. citizens in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf (S. Con. Res. 3), S1014 [22JA]

Flag-Wavers Day: designate (S.J. Res. 123), S4486 [16AP]

Green Bay, WI: tribute to the 432d Civil Affairs Company, S16653 [13NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, S11266 [30JY]

Jefferson, Thomas: commemorate anniversary of birth (S. 959), S16873 [15NO]

———commemorate anniversary of birthday (S. 959), S5218-S5220, S5222 [25AP]

Memorial Day: observance, S7513 [11JN]

Memphis, TN: tribute to Downtown Memphis Optimist Club for Liberty Appreciation Week organization, S18526 [26NO]

Middle East: community support for troops in the Persian Gulf, S2589, S2591 [5MR], S2716, S2717, S2718, S2719 [6MR], S3456 [14MR], S3605 [19MR], S4173 [9AP], S4506, S4507 [16AP], S5404 [7MY], S7517 [11JN]

———tribute to Arizona servicemen and servicewoman who died during Persian Gulf Conflict, S10480 [19JY]

———tribute to veterans who served in the Persian Gulf Conflict, S14096 [1OC]

National Invent America! Week: designate (S.J. Res. 140), S5426 [7MY]

Operation Desert Storm: homecoming celebration, S7262 [6JN], S7599 [12JN], S12808 [11SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: mint coins to commemorate anniversary (S. 1087), S6035, S6036 [16MY]

Polish Heritage Month: observance, S13987 [30SE]

POW/MIA: display flag at public buildings (S.J. Res. 45), S1098 [23JA]

Schwarzkopf, H. Norman, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 534), S2524 [28FE], S3362 [14MR]

Scottsboro, AL: tribute to Stars and Stripes Over Jackson County, AL, S8526 [25JN]

``Star Spangled Banner'': anniversary, S4384 [11AP]

United Service Organizations: anniversary, S1654 [6FE]

VFW: tribute, S4079 [21MR]

West Warwick High School, RI: State winner of the We the People. . . Bicentennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, S4801 [23AP]

Westminster, CA: U.S. Constitution bicentennial celebration, S13360 [19SE]

World War II: remembrance of D-Day, S7707 [13JN]

———tribute to Pearl Harbor veterans, S16975 [19NO]

Reports filed

Award Colin L. Powell the Congressional Gold Medal: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (S. 565), S3386 [14MR]

Award H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., the Congressional Gold Medal: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (S. 534), S3386 [14MR]

Commemoration of the Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's Birth: Committee on the Judiciary (S. 959), S16059 [6NO]

Dutch-American Heritage Day: Committee on the Judiciary (H.J. Res. 206), S15696 [31OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Community support for troops in the Persian Gulf: Alabama Dept. of Education, S2591 [5MR]

———Woodridge (OH) Board of Education, E1438 [24AP]

Constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S.flag: Lancaster, PA, S4644 [17AP]

Hooksett, NH, Town Council: constitutional amendment to prohibit flag desecration, S1245 [29JA]

Persian Gulf conflict: Glens Falls (NY) Common Council, E286 [24JA]

Support for troops in the Persian Gulf: North Bay Village, FL, E1018 [20MR]

Rosters

Kentuckiana platoon, E2543 [16JY]

Sermons

Faith Through Difficult Times: Collin P. Fuller, E2147 [11JN]

Songs

``America, Can You Hear Me?'' Ashton Nolley, S7600 [12JN]

``America the Beautiful'', S2716 [6MR]

``Lady Liberty,'' Steve Lamb, S1890 [19FE]

``Light of the World,'' Bob Kames, Roy Kaiser, and William Chappelle, E775 [6MR]

``Old Glory'': Lee Greenwood, H5202 [26JN]

``Red, White, and Blue...God Bless You,'' Frank Kazerski, Jr., E538 [20FE]

``Thank You,'' Robert Nicholas, H3779 [3JN]

Statements

American Flag. What Does It Mean To You? William Hersey, E511 [19FE]

Besiegement of the Alamo: William B. Travis, S4730 [18AP]

Common Ground—A Community Response to the Persian Gulf Crisis: several citizens groups, E852 [8MR]

Community Support for Troops in the Persian Gulf: Michelle Simpson, S2590 [5MR]

Dedication of Flag and Veterans' Monument: John Spurling, H2788 [7MY]

Display of U.S. Flag: Charles E. Hughes, H1000 [19FE]

Doing the Best I Can: Abraham Lincoln, H8928 [1NO]

George Washington: Representative Olin, H1144 [25FE]

———Representative Wolf, H1144 [25FE]

I Am The Flag: Steve Schaffer, E583 [22FE]

Japanese American Citizens Creed: Mike M. Masaoka, H5893 [25JY]

Pride in Our Country: Florida's Shenandoah Elementary School students, E834 [8MR]

U.S. Citizen of Japanese Ancestry: Mike Masaru Masaoka, S9099 [28JN]

Testimonies

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Representative Dornan, E2169 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 44, display of U.S. flag by citizens in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf, H999 [19FE]

S. 534, award Congressional Gold Medal to H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., H2146 [11AP]

S. 959, commemorate anniversary of birthday of Thomas Jefferson, S5220-S5222 [25AP]

S. 959, Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Act, S16873, S16874-S16876 [15NO]

S. Con. Res. 3, display of U.S. flag in support of Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf, S1014 [22JA]

S. Con. Res. 42, recognize Southwest Stars and Stripes Salute as national event, S6420 [22MY]

S.J. Res. 206, Dutch-American Heritage Day, S13841 [26SE], S15817 [1NO]