September 6, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 142 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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  CONGRATULATING AMERICAN LEGION HUNTINGTON BEACH POST 133 ON ITS 100-
                            YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. HARLEY ROUDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 6, 2019

  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor American Legion Huntington 
Beach Post 133, which will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on 
September 21, 2019.
  Originally chartered on December 18, 1919 and named for Joseph 
Rodman, a Huntington Beach resident who died from wounds inflicted in 
battle, the Post was incorporated in 1940 and was renamed to its 
current title, Post 133, a year later.
  Early in its history, Post 133 formed, funded, and manned the 
Huntington Beach Volunteer Fire Department, and Legionnaires have a 
long legacy of working to make Huntington Beach a stronger, safer place 
to call home.
  This year, I am especially proud to join Post 133 in recognizing 
William Kettler and Fran Ritchey, two World War II veterans who have 
been with the Post for 74 and 70 years, respectively.
  I ask all Members to join me in commending American Legion Huntington 
Beach Post 133 for 100 years as a fixture in the community, and I look 
forward to joining Legionnaires later this month to commemorate this 
milestone.

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