[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 98 (Monday, July 25, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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    RECOGNITION OF THE WORK DONE BY UNIT 389 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 
                       AUXILIARY OF CHAFFEE, MO.

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                           HON. BILL EMERSON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 1994

  Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the outstanding 
contributions of Unit 389 of the American Legion Auxiliary of Chaffee, 
MO. This Auxiliary works with the hundreds of American Legion 
Auxiliarys across our Nation that proudly pay tribute to our veterans, 
ensuring that those who served and those who paid the ultimate 
sacrifice will always be remembered. The American Legion Auxiliary's 
efforts reflect not only their appreciation for Missouri's veterans, 
but also their interest in bettering the community as a whole.
  In the interest of enhancing the appearance of their community, the 
Auxiliary has created an ``Americanism Program'' which provides flags 
to members of the community and replaces torn or faded flags being 
flown about the town. The Auxiliary has also developed a tree program 
which replaces trees lost to storms or disease. To date, 131 flowering 
and shade trees have been furnished to citizens and to the city park.
  The Auxiliary supports the youth of their community by sponsoring 
Youth League Baseball, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and by 
developing drug education programs in the local schools. Further, the 
Auxiliary distributes pamphlets to help educate the youth of Chaffee on 
health and safety issues.
  The retired citizens of Missouri also benefit from the work of the 
Auxiliary. The members spend time at the Missouri Veterans Home at Cape 
Girardeau, visit the Advance Nursing Care Center and sponsor bingo 
games at the Chaffee Nursing Center.
  As Americans, our gratitude is not only directed to our veterans, but 
also to Auxiliaries, such as Unit 389 in Chaffee, which give support to 
military service people past and present, their families and 
communities. I commend the members of Unit 389 of the American Legion 
Auxiliary for their service to the community, the State, and country. 
These individuals exemplify the character and dedication that has 
continued to make the United States the greatest, freest nation in the 
world.

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