September 17, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 149 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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    RECOGNIZING WHITING AMERICAN LEGION POST 80'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2019

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to rise today 
to honor one of America's finest organizations, the American Legion, 
and to recognize one if its local posts, Whiting American Legion Post 
80, on its 100th anniversary. Post 80 came to be shortly after the 
founding of the national organization. In honor of this momentous 
occasion, the members of Post 80 will be celebrating with dinner and 
entertainment on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the legion hall in 
Whiting.
   For the past one hundred years, Whiting Post 80 has been an 
extraordinary example of the ideals and mission of the American Legion. 
Overall, the American Legion boasts nearly 13,000 posts, and 
remarkably, consists of nearly two million members. In their 
communities, American Legion posts are a source of pride for their many 
contributions made to aid and honor veterans and to better their 
communities.
   Throughout the years, Whiting Post 80 has taken heed of the American 
Legion's mission. They have been well known in the Whiting--Robertsdale 
area for their many activities aimed at honoring veterans, which have 
included an honor guard and drum and bugle corps, but also for their 
many programs that serve the youth and families in their community.
   At this time, I would like to acknowledge the elected officers, 
committee members, and delegates for 2019-2020 who have dedicated their 
time and efforts to Whiting American Legion Post 80. They include 
Commander Harry Triplett, First Vice Commander William Montanez, Second 
Vice Commander Kevin Fuller, Adjutant and Finance Officer Bill Palmer, 
Chaplain Bob Downey, Sergeant-at-Arms Johnathan Hernandez, Judge 
Advocate Mike Wooden, Historian Dan Scott, Service Officer Brian 
Humenik, and Executive Finance Officer Harry Nee. The executive 
committee nominees include Bob Downey, Art Peschke, and Moe Davila, and 
the delegate nominees include Commander Harry Triplett, Mike Wooden, 
and Bill Palmer.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in recognizing American Legion Post 80 and its members on its 
100th anniversary. I also ask that you join me in honoring its 
membership for their service to their community, its veterans, and 
their commitment to the ideals of the American Legion. Their efforts 
have played a major role in elevating the quality of life in their 
community.

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