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U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, plans to introduce a resolution this week to honor the “historic, cultural and political significance” of the 13-star Betsy Ross Flag.

The Bost resolution comes about a week after Nike pulled a shoe from shelves featuring the flag after former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick voiced concerns over the design to the shoe company.

“The Betsy Ross Flag represents the founding spirit of a new nation, one built from 13 very different states with a shared commitment to freedom,” Bost said. “Betsy Ross and her flag inspired patriots and suffragists. It has been displayed proudly at bicentennial celebrations and presidential inaugurations. Now more than ever, we should hold tight to the values this flag represents and not allow it to be torn and tattered by today’s political debates.”

Bost’s resolution aims to defend the legacy of Ross and the flag design and how it represents the founding of the country.

The resolution does not mention Kaepernick, Nike or race relations.

Bost’s office acknowledged there is no way to control how people will interpret the resolution.