[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 83 (Friday, June 7, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1032]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            A TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 284

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                          HON. NORMAN SISISKY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 1996

  Mr. SISISKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an American 
Legion auxiliary unit located in Colonial Heights, VA. Unit 284 
administrates many volunteer programs in my district, with special 
emphasis on veterans, children, and the community. Members also 
volunteer time to junior activities, Americanism, and educational 
programs.
  By selflessly giving their time and energy to such worthy causes, the 
members of unit 284 have set an example from which we can all learn. 
Recently, in order to help prevent crime in their area, unit 284 joined 
with local civic organizations, and fire and police departments, to 
celebrate National Night Out. With the rise of crime in many areas, it 
is important for everyone to join together in order to ensure the 
safety of their communities. Unit 284 recognizes the significance of 
this effort, and through their work with National Night Out, they 
helped educate both children and adults on crime.
  It is an honor to have such a giving organization as the American 
Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 in my district. Their work, as well as other 
American Legion auxiliary units throughout the country, have touched 
many lives. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of the national organization's 
75th anniversary, it is with great pride that I recognize American 
Legion Auxiliary Unit 284 for their outstanding service to the 
constituents in my district.

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