On behalf of the 23,000+ Legionnaires of the Tenth District (Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens Counties), New York American Legion, we respectfully request that you become a co-sponsor, and/or vote for SJR 4 - The U.S. Flag Protection Amendment The current Flag Amendment of the 108th Congress was re-introduced by Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). The Senators request that your staff contact either one of their offices to join on as a co-sponsor for SJR 4. Honorable Senators of our Great Empire State of New York, we ask that you re-consider your uncommitted position, and sign onto SJR 4 as co-sponsors! The fact that SJR 4 was re-introduced in the 108th Congress on January 16, 2003 reflects the will of the majority of the citizens of this great country of ours! Especially since the young men and women of our Armed Forces are once again, engaged in a fight against global terrorism, and for freedom and the American way of life! As both sides of the aisle agree, the war on terrorism will be a long, tedious one. We must show these fine young men and women that we are behind their valiant efforts to drive the scourge of terrorism from the face of the earth. They wear the uniform of the American Fighting Person. Let us support them, as they carry our country's colors to the fray, by forming a truly bi-partisan majority in the defense of our nation's flag, as Senators Hatch and Feinstein have done as co-sponsors of SJR 4. There is no room for partisan politics when it concerns the one symbol that binds us all as "Americans"! "Let The People Decide"! Honorable Senators, “PHYSICAL DESECRATION IS NOT FREE SPEECH”! Over 80% of the citizens of our great country, and all 50 states including our great Empire State of New York have sent resolutions to their Congressional Delegations instructing them to pass the Flag Amendment. How can anyone overlook these statistics? It is time to “Let The People Decide this issue, by supporting it and return it to the states for the people to decide! The people have the right to seek redress against the Supreme Court's decision of 1989 through a Constitutional Amendment! This is our right, and we will continue to pursue its passage until it is returned to the states for ratification. If you feel that Our Constitution should not be amended, would you have voted against the passage of the 15" Amendment Women's right to vote)? We thank you for your time, and we look forward to your reply of support for SJR 4, and The American Legion Family looks forward to meeting with you at our National Organization's Annual Washington Conference, from March 7 to 10, 2004. God Bless You, Our Families, Our Flag, and God Bless America! “One Nation Under God”! C.C. The Honorable Bill Frist MD, United States Senate Majority Leader S. Robertson - Director, National Legislative Commission, American Legion J. Tipping-Vice Chairman, National Legislative Council, American Legion J. DePersis - Chairman, Department Legislative Committee, Dept. of NY American Legion P. Holowecki - Chairman, Nassau County Legislative Committee, Dept. of NY American Legion H. Jackson-Chairman, Suffolk County Legislative Committee, Dept. of NY American Legion A. US AMERICAN LEGION "For God and Country" March 8, 2004 VIA FACSIMILE - (202) 224-2207 Senator Jon Kyl 730 Heart Center Office Building RE: S.J. Res 4 Dear Senator Kyl: The American Legion Department of Arizona strongly urges you to support S.J. We want to thank you for your past support of this resolution and strongly encourage you to continue to support this proposed Constitutional Amendment. I want to thank you for your friendship and will look forward to seeing you at your breakfast later this month in Scottsdale, Arizona. As American Legion commander of the 18m Dist the State of Delinois, I and my Home Post #155Manteno Illinois do with no reservations Completly support Bill S. J. Res, 4 and urge the complete support and passage of this important issue. I thank you knowing you well do what is right. Respectly Dar Vaclav 18 THE Dist Commander On behalf of my fellow American Merchant Marine Veterans, I am sending this letter in support of the flag protection amendment (SJ Res 4). We wish you success in your course of action to see this amendment passed. March 5, 2004 The Honorable Orrin Hatch 104 Hart Senate Office Building Dear Chairman Hatch: On behalf of the nationwide membership of AMVETS (American As you and the majority of Americans understand, our nation's Flag is much more than a piece of cloth or mere symbol. It is a direct reflection of all our nation embodies and holds dear. With our nation at war, our Flag becomes an even more poignant reminder of our character and national unity. It is the prayerful wish of AMVETS that the Members of your Committee will forward this amendment on to the full Senate, so it can be approved and reach the States for ratification. Again, I urge your speedy action and offer you my personal thanks for all you have done for our nation's veterans and their families. With your contributions and unwavering leadership, AMVETS knows that we are ready to make the right choice and protect our flag. Together we make a difference, S John Siste S. John Sisler |