Mr. Speaker. an immigrant from Denmark arrived in the United States as a young man and settled in Holland. Mich. He was forever grateful for the opportunity and success offered him in his new land. and diligently contributed to his new home through business work and public service. Among his many valuable contributions to the community was a project that embodied his spirit of patriotism. It involved the placing of 30 American flags around Hollands Memorial Stadium. a display which would honor Holland veterans who served in World War II and serve as an inspiration to those who would watch the flags unfurl. The dreams of this Danish immigrant became a reality. and thousands of Holland. Mich.. residents will delight as the flags unfurl above Memorial Stadium. And despite his vision and patriotism in pushing for the American flag display when others had other priorities at the stadium. this Danish immigrantPeter Kromannwill never see the impressive display. not that it will diminish the pride and patriotism in his heart as he hears the flapping of Old Glory in the breeze. But. because of his blindness. Peter Kromann will never see Old Glory above Memorial Stadium as will thousands of us who have less vision.
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