[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: May 25, 1994]
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        THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ILLINOIS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

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                            HON. LANE EVANS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 1994

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the 
State of Illinois Marine Corps League.
  As a former marine, I fully support the league's mission of promoting 
a lifelong interest in the Marine Corps. One of the reasons for the 
corps' 400 year old success story has been the undiminished support of 
marines of all ages. The Illinois chapter has ably sustained this 
tradition, counting over 1,700 marines statewide as members.
  I can speak from my own experiences, as a member of East Moline's 
Lincoln Detachment, that the Illinois League performs the kinds of 
services that strengthen our Nation's support for the Marine Corps. The 
detachment runs a number of programs that reach every part of the 
community. Through its Veterans Volunteer Program, Lincoln Detachment 
members donate their time at veterans hospitals and nursing homes in 
the area. The detachment also promotes citizenship, running its 
Americanism Resume Program in area junior high schools. And every 
December, its Toys-for-Tots Program ensures that the needy children of 
our area have a Christmas. The Lincoln Detachment was founded in 1986, 
but it has already made its mark on the community.
  From the level of activity and the proud traditions being carried on 
by its members, I know that 50 years from now we will be celebrating 
the 100th anniversary of the Illinois league. So to my fellow marines 
in the Lincoln Detachment, and to the marines in the Illinois Marine 
Corps League, happy anniversary, and, as always, Semper Fi.

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