Recognizing the historic significance of the "Betsy Ross Flag", a symbolic representation of America's revolutionary period and our Nation's commitment to freedom and unity.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 485 Recognizing the historic significance of the ‘‘Betsy Ross Flag’’, a symbolic representation of America’s revolutionary period and our Nation’s com- mitment to freedom and unity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULY 12, 2019 Mr. BOST (for himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. RESCHENTHALER, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. HICE of Georgia, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. RUTHERFORD, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. COMER, Mr. WALKER, Mr. RIGGLEMAN, Mr. BRADY, Mr. GIANFORTE, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. SHIMKUS, and Mr. MOOLENAAR) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic significance of the ‘‘Betsy Ross Flag’’, a symbolic representation of America’s revolu- tionary period and our Nation’s commitment to freedom and unity. Whereas legend credits Elizabeth Griscom Ross, popularly known as Betsy Ross, with the creation of the new Amer- ican Nation’s 13-starred flag; Whereas Betsy Ross was born on January 1, 1752, in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Whereas Betsy Ross’ first husband, John Ross, perished while serving as a member of the Pennsylvania militia VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:46 Jul 13, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR485.IH HR485 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 485 IH during the American Revolutionary War, leaving Betsy Ross a widow at the age of 24; Whereas Betsy Ross, a seamstress, worked as a flag maker during the war, and according to legend, met with Gen- eral George Washington to complete a design for a flag of the United States; Whereas such flag designs have been popularly called the Betsy Ross Flag; Whereas Betsy Ross has been recognized as an important historical and cultural figure, and her legacy has been as- sociated with patriotic causes and the fight for the equal rights of women; Whereas the Betsy Ross Flag has been presented at numer- ous historical, cultural, and political events of great sig- nificance, including America’s Bicentennial celebration and Presidential inaugural ceremonies; Whereas the United States Postal Service commissioned a commemorative stamp in 1952 to honor the 200th anni- versary of the birth of Betsy Ross; and Whereas the Betsy Ross Flag continues to serve as a re- minder of a new nation’s founding spirit and commitment to liberty, a commitment that continues to make the United States a beacon for freedom across the world: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog- 1 nizes that the spirit of the Betsy Ross Flag should be cele- 2 brated and has served as an inspiration for the cause of 3 freedom. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:46 Jul 13, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR485.IH HR485 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS