[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 64 (Thursday, April 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E807]
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          TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION ROOSE-VANKER POST 286

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 1995
  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend congratulations to the 
Roose-Vanker Post 286, American Legion as it celebrates 75 years of 
service to the community with a celebration on April 23, 1995.
  Post 286 was organized on April 20, 1920, received its charter 2 
months later, and has been in continuous service to the community 
assisting veterans' and their families, and helping preserve our 
American heritage.
  The Post is named after two men, Roose and Vanker, who were killed 
defending our Nation in France during World War I. Like them, most past 
and present members of the Post are of Belgian descent and reside in 
the metro-Detroit area. Members of the Post have admirably served our 
Nation in every conflict from World War I to the Persian Gulf.
  I commend the members of the Roose-Vanker Post 286, American Legion, 
for 75 years of dedication to their fellow members and their community. 
I congratulate them on this joyous occasion with best wishes for 
continued success.


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