[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 26, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 88 IN LOUDON, NH ON THEIR 
                            50TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the American 
Legion Post No. 88 in Loudon, NH on their 50th anniversary.
  On January 18, 1946, the American Legion Post No. 88 applied for 
their first charter. Exactly a month later, the members of Post No. 88 
held their first meeting and began planning activities for the 
community. The original Post No. 88 application had 15 names including 
H.L. Annis, C.H. Derby, C.B. Hall, S.B. Hall, W.G. Harrison, Laura A. 
Hayward, R.C. Lovering, W.L. Manchester, G.P. Marcotte, H. McCoy, P.E. 
Morrill, P.W. Ordway, L.C. Palmer, D.P. Reardon and D.B. Stuart. W.L. 
Manchester was first the Commander of Post No. 88. This milestone of 50 
years is a significant accomplishment for all the post members.
  The members of Post No. 88 have become an integral part of the Loudon 
community and donate hundreds of hours of service to their community 
each year. So many veterans, children and needy families have been 
touched by the assistance these legionnaires provide through their 
volunteer work. They visit fellow veterans in local hospitals, 
coordinate youth programs and are involved with numerous Boy Scout and 
4-H groups who use the post headquarters for meetings. Post No. 88 also 
participates in the nationwide legion efforts which include: sponsoring 
students for both Boys and Girls State, sponsoring poster contests that 
focus on patriotism in local schools, writing and mailing letters to 
American troops in Bosnia, recycling, collecting eyeglasses for the 
needy, helping the elderly with housing, and making quilts for at-risk 
children. All the members of Post No. 88 deserve a special word of 
appreciation for serving the Loudon and Concord communities so 
diligently. Many people have greatly benefited from their goodwill and 
charity.
  Fifty years ago, Post No. 88 opened its doors to the town of Loudon. 
Just last month, exactly 50 years later, a special anniversary program 
for Post No. 88 was held in the original building on South Village 
Road. In fact, one of charter members of the auxiliary unit, Marion 
Stuart, attended the ceremony.
  We are truly fortunate to have such a caring group of individuals at 
the American Legion Post No. 88. For half a century, these members have 
exemplified goodwill and concern for their needy neighbors and their 
efforts will no doubt continue for the next 50 years. As a veteran, I 
congratulate Post No. 88 on their steadfast service to Loudon and 
Concord. New Hampshire is truly indebted to the Loudon American Legion 
Post No. 88.

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