[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: January 26, 1994]
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 A SALUTE TO POLICE AND FIREMEN'S POST 303 OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN 
                                  WARS

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                         HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 26, 1994

  Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute today to the Police and 
Firemen's Post 303 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the members of 
this organization who celebrated their 74th anniversary on December 17, 
1993.
  The Police and Firemen's Post 303 held this event appropriately in 
the Hall of Valor of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall located in 
Pittsburgh, PA. The members of Post 303 came together to commemorate 
the history of their group and its charitable work on behalf of 
children and veterans hospitals. Special note should be given to the 
fact that this event marked the 10th year that Post 303 has been 
``Grandfather of the Veterans Administration Medical Centers in western 
Pennsylvania and the Soldiers and Sailors Homes in Pennsylvania.''
  Post 303 is known for its generosity to six Veterans Administration 
medical centers in western Pennsylvania, the National Home in Eaton 
Rapids, MI, and the Scotland School for Veterans Children. Over the 
past 10 years, Post 303 has made contributions exceeding $80,000 to 
various veterans organizations. In addition, the members of this post 
have served local veterans institutions by organizing summer picnics, 
bingo, Christmas parties, and by providing funding for disabled 
veterans to attend local sporting events or take a river cruise.
  The Police and Firemen's Post 303 is also known for its efforts on 
behalf of local youth activities, such as the Boys Clubs of America, 
the Boy Scouts of America, Junior Olympics, junior rifle clubs, and the 
Buddy Poppy Program.
  I am proud to salute the Police and Firemen's Post 303 of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars for all of their dedicated service to the 
people of Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. Still, it is not 
surprising that the members of Post 303 should serve their community 
with such great vigor since these same individuals have already served 
their nation so bravely in defense of our liberty. Post 303 is one of 
America's oldest VFW posts and its members have served with honor in 
every American conflict since the Spanish-American War.
  Mr. Speaker, the members of Post 303 have every right to celebrate 
with pride the 74th anniversary of their local VFW organization, and it 
is fitting that the House should also join in saluting Post 303 for its 
continued service to the United States of America.

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