[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E271]
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            SALUTE TO DAMASCUS, MD, AMERICAN LEGION POST 171

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the 50th 
anniversary of American Legion Post 171, which is located in my 
congressional district. This post has over 360 active members; several 
members have been with the post for 50 years. The post is headed by 
Comdr. Robert Morris with help from Gerald Duvall, Leonard Tolley, 
Robert Morris, Robert Ray, Luther Burke, and Jack Day.
  The American Legion has a history of contributing to the community 
since its founding after the First World War as a ``patriotic, mutual-
help, and community service organization.'' The membership consists of 
honorably discharged wartime veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Today's 
members, men and women, have served overseas in World War II, Korea, 
Vietnam, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, and Desert Storm. All are committed 
to improving their communities through active volunteerism. These 
efforts have helped many people, most especially our youngsters.
  Of particular note are the many activities and programs for young 
people. Every year, Post 171 helps send teenagers to Boys State and 
Girls State, sponsors an awards program for elementary school children 
and Boy Scout troops, and provides a college scholarship program for 
high school students.
   Mr. Speaker, please join me in saluting the efforts of the veterans 
of American Legion Post 171. They are an important, vital part of 
Maryland's Eighth Congressional District.

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