[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 23 (Monday, February 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


          50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF VFW POST 4012, NORTHVILLE, MI

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                          HON. LYNN N. RIVERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 1995
  Ms. RIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very important 
organization in my district. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4012 in 
Northville, MI, achieved the milestone of 50 years on January 30, 1995. 
On February 4, 1995, the Post is celebrating this milestone with their 
families and friends.
  VFW Post 4012 has been supportive of service men and women at any 
time of need. Every month members from the post travel to nearby VA 
hospitals to enjoy fellowship with fellow veterans. During the Persian 
Gulf conflict the post provided support to our soldiers by sending over 
1,200 CARE packages to our troops. The post also operates, in 
conjunction with the local American Legion, their own cemetery for 
local veterans.
  VFW Post 4012 has been a leader within the VFW organization. They 
were the first post worldwide to achieve 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 
lifetime members. Including the ladies' auxiliary, the post currently 
has over 600 members, a feat that speaks to the commitment of veterans 
to continued service to our community.
  Post 4012 is having an impact on everyone in the Northville 
community. Their efforts include coordination of parades with the 
American Legion, opening the doors of their hall for several community 
organizations to meet at no cost, and finally, in an effort to help 
with the costs of college, a local scholarship for Northville students.
  Mr. Speaker, the members of VFW Post 4012 all served this country 
once. Now they are serving their country again. And I for one would 
like to thank them for all they have done, and will continue to do. So 
to Commander Gordon Mason, Senior Vice Commander Henry Tiilikka, and 
all members of Post 4012: Congratulations on your 50th anniversary.


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