[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 102 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1260]
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                    CONGRATULATIONS TO VFW POST 7980

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 1996

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7980, located in Millstadt, IL. The 
Millstadt post is celebrating its 50th anniversary on July 20, 1996, 
and I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the current and 
former members for their contributions to the entire community.
  I assisted the Millstadt post in securing an M-47 Patton tank in 1989 
from the U.S. Department of Defense, and it stands as a reminder of 
those veterans who have sacrificed a great deal to protect the freedoms 
we love dearly in the United States of America. It was my privilege to 
be present at the dedication of the tank in September of that year, and 
since then it has served as both a tribute and educational tool for the 
whole region.
  The Millstadt post has had a long and distinguished record of service 
to the community, which we will celebrate on July 20. A variety of post 
commanders have shepherded the post through several improvements and 
community projects, including services for local veterans, the purchase 
of American flag for area events, and a college scholarship program.
  I want to congratulate the members of VFW Post 7980 for their 
continued hard work and dedication to their fellow veterans and their 
community. Their example stands out as an inspiration to other 
organizations looking to help their fellow man in our region.

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