[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 27 (Friday, February 10, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E317]
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                       TRIBUTE TO JUANITA LOCHNER

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                        HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 10, 1995
  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Juanita Lochner is a resident of East 
Greenbush, Rensselaer County, NY. She is currently serving as president 
of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New York, and as a 
member of the Gerald O'Neil Unit No. 1683.
  As a member of the largest women's patriotic organization in the 
world, assisting veterans has always been her priority. Her project 
this year is called Special Touches.
  Because of budgetary cutbacks, the hospitalized veterans at VA 
Hospitals are unable to receive those extra comfort items that were 
previously provided. Her request to the Auxiliary members throughout 
the State is that we give veterans our help. ``They were there when we 
needed them, and now it's our turn to help them,'' she says.
  Through her efforts, funds are being collected to benefit each VA 
Hospital in New York State.
  Travelling throughout the 62 counties in the State, Mrs. Lochner also 
emphasizes strongly the support needed for passage of a constitutional 
amendment to protect our flag from desecration.
  The American flag has long exemplified the spirit of those who lost 
their lives, as well as those who fought and survived. Our flag is a 
symbol that unites us, and I am proud to be a cosponsor of House Joint 
Resolution 14.
  I am also honored to represent Juanita Lochner--a dedicated and 
patriotic American.


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