[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: October 6, 1994]
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       IN HONOR OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE OF EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of the 
Marine Corps League of Effigham, Illinois, and their efforts to enhance 
the well being of our community. Chartered in 1985, the Marine Corps 
League has continuously worked to provide support to various projects 
and individuals throughout the Effingham area.
  The Effingham Marine Corps League is probably best known in our 
community for its annual M&M Day. Beginning in 1987, the League has set 
aside two days each November to pass out M&M candies in return for 
donations. The League chose M&M candies, because the M&M also stands 
for ``Marines In Motion,'' reflecting the League's commitment to making 
our community a better place in which to live through positive action. 
The League has used its M&M donations to fund such local projects over 
the years as the YMCA's Partners with Youth, Meals on Wheels, The Boy 
Scouts of America, and the Association of Retarded Citizens. The group 
has also been able to establish a local scholarship fund and 
Americanism essay contest to provide local young people with financial 
assistance for college.
  In addition to their annual M&M Day, members of the Effigham Marine 
Corps League provide color guards for local parades and sporting 
events. Members also spend time teaching local children how to properly 
fold the American flag.
  I include in the Congressional Record the names of members of the 
Effingham Marine Corps League who have served this organization 
diligently: Darrell Schwerman, Robert St. Denis, Richard Fruchtl, 
Herbert T. Gaffingan, Arthur A. Johnson, Philip H. Mette, J.D. 
``Jimmie'' Rodgers, Michael Niebrugge, Raymond B.W. Nuxoll, William A. 
Funneman, and B. Wayne Carmichael.
  On behalf of the people of the 19th Congressional District, I thank 
the members of the Effigham Marine Corps League for having served our 
country as distinguished members of our Nation's armed forces and for 
now serving our community as public servants. These men are truly 
individuals who are care about the future of our children, our 
community, and this great country in which we live.

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