PATRIOTISM

Addresses

American Airpower Museum Ceremony: Bob Morgan, E1557 [23JY]

Dedication of Memorial in Queens, NY, to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Employees Who Were Victims of Terrorist Attacks: Bill De Costa, E2389 [22NO]

———Rose Marie Poveromo, United Community Civic Association, E2389 [22NO]

Hall of Heroes Dedication—Kootenai County, ID: Daniel T. Eismann, E2355 [20NO]

Stand Up for America: Beth Killough Chapman, E725 [10AP]

Tribute to Arnold Punaro: James L. Jones, Dept. of Defense, S12833 [17OC]

Veteran's Day Observance: Robert Shirkey, E2368 [21NO]

Amendments

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4837 [3JN]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3075, S3102 [4MR]

Articles and editorials

Flag Amendment Should Die, H4831 [3JN]

It's Wrong To Tie Patriotism to Massive Tax Cut, S4419 [26MR]

Moving Moment of Silence on Marine Drive, E2272 [6NO]

Real Desecration—``Flag Protection Amendment'' Assails American Values, H4831 [3JN]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, H4889 [4JN]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5343 [11AP] (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2270 [20MR]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see S. Con. Res. 2), S1144 [17JA] (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see S.J. Res. 19), S12737 [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see S. 1150), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 2087), H4129 [14MY]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

Constitution Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S3882 [18MR]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1297), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Flag—U.S.: congressional authority to prohibit desecration (see H. Con. Res. 51), H705 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 4, 8), H60 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H4786 [2JN]

———display in each classroom or other similar educational setting in the U.S. (see H. Res. 271), H5366 [12JN]

———protect (see H.R. 2162), H4367 [20MY]

God Bless America Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 293), H9214 [2OC]

Laitres, Alfred J.: authorize disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, and authorize transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin (see H.R. 2970), H7784 [25JY]

Monuments and memorials: anniversary of Vietnam Women's Memorial dedication (see H. Res. 406), H9687 [17OC]

Morgan, Ray A.: authorize disinterment from the Luxembourg American Cemetery and transfer of remains to next of kin (see H.R. 888), H1332 [25FE]

National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project: support (see H. Con. Res. 262), H7785 [25JY]

National Day of Prayer and Fasting: designate (see S. Con. Res. 19), S3620 [12MR] (see S. Res. 91), S3804 [17MR]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 239), S12448 [3OC]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (see H.R. 163), H57 [7JA]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Native Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 306), H9687 [17OC]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2864 [7AP]

Patriot's Day: observance (see S. Con. Res. 37), S5343 [11AP] (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3304 [10AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR] (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 26), H1465 [27FE]

Religion: constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see S.J. Res. 7), S3028 [3MR] (see H.J. Res. 39), H1902 [13MR]

———recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Veterans Day: declare Emporia, KS, as founding city of official holiday and recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for contributions towards enactment into law (see H. Con. Res. 159), H3636 [1MY]

———observance (see S. Res. 264), S14451 [11NO]

———observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4738 [22MY]

———request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 485), H12920 [8DE]

Essays

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Kate Wagoner, E190 [12FE]

Visit to New York, NY: Kayleigh C. Jack, E690 [7AP]

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

What Is an American Patriot? Alyssa Peterson, H10061 [29OC]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Gearty, Kathleen M., E691 [7AP]

Lachut, Christina, E877 [6MY]

Mattiace, Jessica, E740 [11AP]

Mehrmann, John, H4850 [3JN], E976 [15MY]

Reynolds, Kacey L., S6849 [21MY], E780 [12AP]

Sianghio, John M., Jr., E823 [1MY]

Taylor, Charlotte, E774 [12AP]

Walker, Logan, E1135 [5JN]

Letters

Support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Barbara M. O'Reilly, S5530 [30AP]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq protesters: Matthew A. Etheridge, E546 [21MR]

Lists

Korean War POW/MIA from Indiana, H3348 [11AP]

Vietnamese Conflict POW/MIA from Indiana, H3348 [11AP]

Poems

``America,'' Mark E. Crispell, E1128 [4JN]

``America for Me,'' Henry Van Dyke, S7117 [23MY]

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Boy and the Flag,'' Edgar A. Guest, H4834 [3JN]

``Concord Hymn,'' Ralph Waldo Emerson, H3424 [29AP], E762 [11AP]

``Flag Goes By,'' Henry H. Bennett, S7871 [13JN]

``I Am a Small and Precious Child,'' Rita Turley, E767 [12AP]

``I Am the Star Spangled Banner,'' Courtney Norton, E1127 [4JN]

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``O Ship of State,'' Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, S8710 [26JN], S11628 [17SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

``Our New School Prayer'', H11129 [7NO]

``Paul Revere's Ride,'' Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, H3423 [29AP], E762 [11AP]

``Soliloquy,'' Victor Miller, E1332 [24JN]

Remarks in House

African Americans: tribute to veterans, E2279 [7NO]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), H2538-H2542 [1AP], H2670 [2AP]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN], H4883-H4892, H4902, H4919 [4JN], E1139, E1156, E1170 [5JN], E1175 [9JN], E1198 [11JN]

———tribute, H1715 [11MR], H1817 [13MR], H1960 [19MR], H2707 [3AP]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1591-H1601 [5MR], H2227, H2229 [20MR], E402 [7MR]

Atkins, Brittany A.: National Exchange Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24JN]

Cedar Grove, NJ: tribute to U.S. veterans of Temple Sholom, E1466 [14JY]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (H.J. Res. 40), E504 [18MR]

———support citizens' right to assemble and protest against war, H2135 [20MR], H3659 [6MY]

Coeur d'Alene, ID: tribute to Kootenai County, ID, Administration Building veterans memorial, E2355 [20NO]

Congress: impact of partisanship, H9075 [1OC]

Constitution Week: observance, H8287, H8288 [17SE], E1822 [17SE], E1855 [23SE]

Corning, NY: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

DAR: tribute to Kansas Society Prairie Rose Chapter, E1822 [17SE]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter celebration of anniversary of the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, E1115 [3JN]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, E111 [29JA]

Flag Day: observance, E1218 [11JN], E1252 [13JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4796, H4817-H4843 [3JN], H4954 [4JN], E13 [8JA], E1131, E1133 [4JN], E1155 [5JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (H. Res. 255), H4811-H4817 [3JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 8), E5 [8JA]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1961 [2OC]

Jack, Kayleigh C.: GOPUSA.com, Inc., Young Patriots Essay Contest winner for Idaho, E690 [7AP]

Johnson, Representative Sam: selection as Dallas, TX, Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal, E2226 [4NO]

Justice, IL: tribute to Patriots' Weekend celebration, E1589 [25JY]

Lions Clubs: tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

Marine Corps: anniversary, E2272 [6NO]

Michigan Military Moms (organization): tribute, E1456 [11JY]

National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project: support (H. Con. Res. 262), H10246, H10247, H10301 [4NO], E2300 [17NO]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H3619 [1MY]

National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, H3346-H3349 [11AP], E716, E724, E725, E729 [10AP], E744, E745, E746 [11AP]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, H7952 [5SE], E1845 [18SE]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (H.R. 163), E40 [8JA]

Navy Day: observance, E2151 [28OC]

98th Bombardment Veterans Association: tribute, E1688 [4SE]

Norton, Courtney: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Writing Contest Western Region winner, E1127 [4JN]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), H3648-H3650 [6MY], E881 [7MY]

Patriot's Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 149), H3422-H3425 [29AP], E762 [11AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1877 [13MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1976-H1981 [19MR], E541 [20MR], E573 [25MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (H.J. Res. 26), E328 [27FE]

———prohibit funds to enforce circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H7277 [22JY]

———Supreme Court decision to hear case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H9741 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], H11125-H11130 [7NO]

Queens, NY: dedication of memorial in Astoria to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employees who were victims of terrorist attacks, E2389 [22NO]

Religion: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (H. Res. 153), H2315, H2334-H2336 [26MR], E595, E596, E602, E612 [27MR], E618 [31MR]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

Veterans Day: declare Emporia, KS, as founding city of official holiday and recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for contributions towards enactment into law (H. Con. Res. 159), H8988, H8989 [30SE]

———observance, H10315 [4NO], H10346, H10444, H10452-H10454 [5NO], H10460, H10461, H10535-H10547 [6NO], H10982, H11122 [7NO], E2226 [4NO], E2252, E2257, E2261, E2263, E2266 [6NO], E2278, E2280, E2285, E2286 [7NO], E2289 [10NO]

Waterloo, NY: tribute to St. Mary's School students, E1247 [13JN]

World Federation of Hungarian Veterans: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter, E144 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), S5395 [11AP]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (S. Con. Res. 36), S5394, S5395 [11AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (S. Con. Res. 2), S1153, S1154 [17JA]

———tribute, S12311-S12316, S12360 [2OC], S13261 [27OC], S13427, S13430 [29OC]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (S. 1150), S7145 [23MY]

Constitution Day: designate (S. Res. 92), S7070 [22MY], S7128 [23MY]

Constitution Week: observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (S. 1297), S8242 [19JN]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S3367 [7MR]

Flag Day: observance, S7871, S7903 [13JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 4), S1083-S1085 [16JA]

Futures of America (singing group): tribute, S10610 [31JY]

Independence Day: observance, S8709 [26JN]

Intelligence services: Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

National Day of Prayer and Fasting: designate (S. Res. 91), S3810 [17MR]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 239), S12470 [3OC], S13229 [24OC]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 204), S10153 [29JY], S10867 [31JY]

``Our Flag'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), S8316 [20JN]

Patriot's Day: observance (S. Con. Res. 37), S5391 [11AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3046-S3049, S3054, S3074-S3076 [4MR], S3499 [11MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), unanimous-consent agreement, S3068 [4MR]

Religion: constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (S.J. Res. 7), S3035 [3MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

Veterans Day: declare Emporia, KS, as founding city of official holiday and recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for contributions towards enactment into law (H. Con. Res. 159), S13742 [31OC]

———observance, S14380-S14403 [11NO], S14793 [12NO]

———observance (S. Res. 264), S14458 [11NO]

Reports filed

Circuit Court Decision on Inclusion of Phrase ``Under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 132) (H. Rept. 108-41), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 108-136), H4786 [2JN]

Constitution Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S6977 [22MY]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 4) (H. Rept. 108-131), H4786 [2JN]

Declare Emporia, KS, as Founding City of Official Veterans Day Holiday and Recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for Contributions Towards Enactment Into Law: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Con. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 108-196), H6602 [10JY]

National Native American Veterans Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 239), S13133 [23OC]

National Veterans Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 204), S10616 [31JY]

Songs

``For Those Who Have Fallen,'' Tonia Barnes, E2351 [20NO]

``Ragged Old Flag,'' Johnny Cash, H4835 [3JN]

``Tribute to America—A 21st Century Anthem,'' Ann Miller, E887 [7MY]

``Tribute to America—A 21st Century Anthem,'' Ann S. Miller and Ted Maliaris, E85 [28JA]

``Walking Through the Memories, a Requiem to the Fallen,'' Keith Haugen, S6968 [22MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 109, encourage families of active-duty Armed Forces members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner, H2538 [1AP]

H. Con. Res. 139, printing of ``How Our Laws Are Made,'' ``Our American Government,'' and ``Our Flag'', H3648 [6MY]

H. Con. Res. 149, Patriot's Day, H3422 [29AP]

H. Con. Res. 159, declare Emporia, KS, as founding city of official Veterans Day holiday and recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for contributions towards enactment into law, H8988 [30SE]

H. Con. Res. 177, express appreciation to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support, H4883-H4885 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 262, support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project, H10246 [4NO]

H. Res. 132, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1976 [19MR]

H. Res. 153, recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq, H2334 [26MR]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4812 [3JN]

H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4817 [3JN]

H.J. Res. 27, tribute to the Armed Forces, H1591 [5MR]

S. 1297, Protect the Pledge Act, S8242 [19JN]

S. Con. Res. 2, issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, S1153 [17JA]

S. Con. Res. 19, National Day of Prayer and Fasting, S3640 [12MR]

S. Con. Res. 36, encourage families of active-duty Armed Forces members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner, S5387, S5395 [11AP]

S. Con. Res. 37, Patriot's Day, S5387, S5391 [11AP]

S. Res. 71, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S3076, S3101 [4MR], S3204 [5MR]

S. Res. 91, National Day of Prayer and Fasting, S3809, S3810 [17MR]

S. Res. 92, Constitution Day, S3902 [18MR], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 204, National Veterans Awareness Week, S10153 [29JY], S10868 [31JY]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

S. Res. 239, National Native American Veterans Day, S12470 [3OC], S13229 [24OC]

S. Res. 264, Veterans Day observance, S14456, S14459 [11NO]

S.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag, S1085 [16JA]

S.J. Res. 7, constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency, S3035 [3MR]