September 20, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 152 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1191]
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HONORING KIRK-CASEY AMERICAN LEGION POST 366 IN SENECA FALLS, NEW YORK 
                    FOR ITS ONE HUNDRETH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 20, 2019

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor Kirk-
Casey American Legion Post 366 in Seneca Falls, New York for its one 
hundredth Anniversary.
  A charter was put in place by New York State for Kirk-Casey American 
Legion Post 366 in Seneca Falls on September 8, 1919. The post was 
named in honor of local citizens, Frederick Kirk and Maynard Casey, two 
military members killed in action during World War I. The first meeting 
of Kirk-Casey American Legion Post 366 was held on September 19, 1919 
where the name was chosen. Six days later, Fata Martin was the first 
woman enrolled in the post. Fata Martin served as a nurse in France 
after training at Willard State Hospital in Romulus.
  On February 22, 1921, a women's auxiliary was organized and a charter 
was received on May 23, 1923. Property was purchased on April 2, 1924, 
known as the Casey Property, which was located at 48 State Street, 
Seneca Falls, New York. This property was used to build the post home, 
which is still in use. The post home was dedicated on May 18, 1929.
  The rich and varied history of this post is a long-lasting legacy 
that I wish to share with my colleagues here, the constituents in my 
district and the American people. Kirk-Casey American Legion Post 366 
is the first chartered post in Seneca County and is one of the longest 
chartered posts in the American Legion's seventh district. I applaud 
the efforts of this post on behalf and for veterans over the years and 
wish them continued success in the future.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to recognize Kirk-Casey American Legion Post 
366 in Seneca Falls, New York for its one hundredth Anniversary.

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