[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 74 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        WAYLAND V.F.W. POST 7581

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, this weekend America honors its 
veterans through Memorial Day activities across the country. It is a 
time when we thank our veterans for their service and remember those we 
have lost. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7581 in Wayland, MI, will be 
celebrating Memorial Day this year as it does each year. However, this 
year will be especially significant because it marks the 50th 
anniversary of the post.
  Wayland VFW Post 7581 was chartered at a ceremony in the Wayland High 
School gym on June 10, 1946, with 43 members. In 1949, a Ladies 
Auxiliary to the post was instituted. VFW Post 7581 dedicated its 
headquarters on June 10, 1956. Most of the work on the building was 
done by the members of the Post. Over the years, post membership has 
grown dramatically. The post now maintains 289 members, including 74 
life members.
  During its 50 years, the post has dedicated its efforts to providing 
services for the Wayland community, including: Lite-a-Hike campaigns, 
blood banks, little league baseball, polio dances and the donation of 
flags to local schools. Last winter, the post made national news for 
helping stranded motorists during the blizzard. The post also conducts 
military funerals, participates in Memorial Day activities and assists 
veterans submitting claims to the Veterans' Administration.
  Mr. President, the members of Wayland VFW Post 7581 have not only 
proudly served our country in military service, but they continue to 
serve through their commitment to community. I know my Senate 
colleagues will join me in honoring the veterans of VFW. Post 7581 and 
congratulating them on their 50 years of service to the community of 
Wayland, MI.

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