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June 14, 2013 - The Benton County Republican Women organized a Flag Day Rally from 11:30am to 12:30pm in front of the Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, Oregon. Patriots lined 4th Street with flags billowing and were greeted with waves, cheers and horn honking from drivers passing by in celebration of Flag Day. Then, at 1:00pm the Benton County Republican Women held a ceremony in the main meeting room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Club president Carolyn Webb presented a special United States flag to Library Director Carolyn Rawles-Heiser. The flag, which was flown over the U.S. Capitol on Armed Forces Day this year and was purchased through the office of Congressman Greg Walden, will remain in the Library for community use and public enjoyment for years to come. Dignitaries Mayor Julie Manning and Sheriff Diana Simpson kindly spoke and participated in the ceremony. Guest soloist, Debbie Graeber, entertained with patriotic songs. A reception followed.
Click image above for more photos of the Flag Day Presentation at the Corvallis-Benton Public Library
For more pictures, see the Corvallis Gazette-Times article "Cheers for the red, white and blue" and the Corvallis TidBits artlce "Flag Day Celebration Corvallis Oregon" (includes a video). Thanks to both for the coverage; we appreciate it!
