[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 29 (Wednesday, March 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 1994

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, this week marks the 75th anniversary of the 
American Legion and I rise today to salute its founders and all members 
of this distinguished organization.
  As a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and through 
my work back in my district in western New York, I have been fortunate 
to see the American Legion in action.
  The American Legion is our Nation's largest veterans association and 
has been tireless in its mission--to make certain our Nation's 
veterans' needs are adequately provided for; to ensure that our 
servicemen and women's sacrifices and contributions are recognized; and 
to preserve patriotism.
  Besides working hard for their fellow veterans, I believe what 
distinguishes the Legion is its members' strong commitment and 
investment in our Nation through community service--particularly with 
our youth.
  Post-sponsored teams such as American Legion Baseball provide many 
kids with activities that help them learn the value of teamwork and 
old-fashioned fun. Programs like American Legion Boys State and Boys 
Nation help our young people develop civic leadership and pride.
  The Legion supports the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation 
which awards millions of dollars in grants to youth projects such as 
Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the Association of Birth Defect Children, 
and the Reyes Syndrome Foundation.
  Educational assistance programs, scholarship and financial aid 
information help students continue with their education. The Legion 
often cohosts with schools, civic groups and parent groups to sponsor 
programs on drug abuse resistance, indoor and outdoor safety tips and 
so on.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding 
of the American Legion. It is one of many tributes the Legion so well 
deserves. It is certain their service through a variety of programs 
will continue to benefit our veterans, their families and other 
citizens of this Nation.

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