[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 84 (Friday, May 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1080]
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  TRIBUTE TO THE JACKIE ROBINSON AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT NO. 252

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                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 1995
  Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to the 
members of the Jackie Robinson American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 252 
for their hard work and compassion in helping homeless and need 
veterans. The 145 auxiliary members, Legionnaires, and Sons of the 
American Legion [SAL] members of the Jackie Robinson American Legion 
family volunteered over 3,000 hours organizing and preparing South 
Central Homeless Veterans Care Day 1995. On March 11, 1995, the 
auxiliary opened its home, Post No. 252, for Care Day 1995 which 
successfully assisted over 200 veterans and their families.
  South Central Homeless Veterans Care Day 1995 provided needy veterans 
and their families with clothing, food, showers, and haircuts. The 
auxiliary collected over $5,000 worth of donated clothing and 
distributed 200 care bags with food, blankets, comfort kits, and extra 
clothing to veterans. Veterans were provided with transportation to the 
post and other off-site facilities. Seventeen service organizations 
participated in Care Day 1995 providing medical, social, legal, and 
other veteran-related services and benefits. As a part of Care Day 
1995, the auxiliary volunteered their assistance to other communities 
and organizations who provided homeless veterans a weekend retreat from 
the streets.
  The success of Care Day 1995 was further enhanced by the fact that 
this was the first event of its kind in the South Central Los Angeles 
community. Usually, events of this magnitude require at least 1 year of 
preparations. Remarkably, this event's success came after only 3 months 
of preparations. It is a pleasure to recognize the diligence and 
dedication of Auxiliary Unit No. 252 in quickly organizing South 
Central Homeless Veterans Care Day 1995.
  Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of the members of Jackie Robinson 
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 252, and ask my colleagues in the 
House of Representatives to join me in commending their commitment to 
helping our needy veterans. In a time when many forget about those who 
have so bravely served to protect our country and democracy, the 
efforts of the Jackie Robinson American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 252 
stand as a shining example of how we should assist those needy veterans 
who fought for our country.


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