IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 330 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Con-
gress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal 
of worn and tattered American flags. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2015 
Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself, Mr. AMODEI, and Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Members of Congress should support and promote the 
respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered 
American flags. 
Whereas the American flag has represented the United States 
and American principles at home and abroad for over 
200 years; 
Whereas the American flag is seen as a symbol of freedom 
and democracy at home and abroad; 
Whereas the United States Armed Forces have proudly raised 
the American flag in conflicts overseas for generations; 
Whereas the evolution of the American flag design is a win-
dow into United States history and government; 
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Whereas President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14, 
1917, as a day for United States citizens to come to-
gether to celebrate ‘‘Flag Day’’; 
Whereas in 1949, Congress officially designated June 14 as 
‘‘Flag Day’’, and in 1966 designated the week in which 
June 14 occurs as ‘‘National Flag Week’’; 
Whereas every ‘‘Flag Day’’, United States citizens are called 
upon to display American flags in and around their 
homes; 
Whereas the American flag accompanies the caskets of men 
and women in the United States Armed Forces who have 
given the ultimate sacrifice for their Nation; 
Whereas the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other organiza-
tions perform a public service by conducting dignified 
flag disposal services; 
Whereas in the city of Chicago, Illinois, a recent statute al-
lows worn and tattered flags to be brought to police and 
fire stations for proper and respectful disposal; 
Whereas the United States Flag Code sets standards for 
proper etiquette in displaying, caring for, and repairing 
the American flag; and 
Whereas the United States Flag Code also states that worn 
or tattered American flags, ‘‘should be destroyed in a dig-
nified manner, preferably by burning’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) elected Members of Congress should work to 
promote public awareness of the importance of prop-
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er flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of 
worn and tattered American flags; 
(2) elected Members of Congress should work to 
aid the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and 
tattered American flags in their districts and among 
their constituents, and should cooperate with the 
American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 
Boy Scouts of America, and other such organiza-
tions in their efforts; 
(3) the American Legion, the Veterans of For-
eign Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other or-
ganizations that conduct respectful ceremonies dis-
posing of worn and tattered American flags should 
be commended for the public service they perform 
for all United States citizens; and 
(4) the city of Chicago, Illinois, should be com-
mended for its policies regarding flag disposal, mak-
ing it easy and convenient for its citizens to properly 
dispose of their tattered and worn American flags. 
Æ 
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