[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 107 (Friday, July 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8380-S8381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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   TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION POST No. 88 AS THEY DEDICATE THEIR WAR 
                                MEMORIAL

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize American 
Legion

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Post No. 88 as they dedicate a memorial to our Nation's veterans. Post 
No. 88 undertook the creation and dedication of this war memorial to 
mark their 50th anniversary. This emblem of service will endure as a 
reminder of the veterans' sacrifice made for our liberty.
  On July 4, Post No. 88 dedicated a demilitarized M6OA3 tank and 
placed it on permanent display at South Village Road in Louden, NH. 
Joining the legionnaires in this solemn occasion were local Boy Scouts 
and Cub Scouts, young musicians, local clergy, and town leaders. The 
monument was dedicated to the memory of those veterans who served their 
country, with a special remembrance for POW's and MIA's.
  Our veterans have made it possible for us to live free in this great 
country. The strong, sound granite of the memorial stone, cut from our 
New Hampshire hills, is representative of America's best and bravest. 
The men and women who have served this country in the Armed Forces will 
be honored through this memorial and the community will remember their 
service and their sacrifice.
  This monument is just one of many examples of the way American Legion 
Post No. 88 serves their community. Members of the post donate 
countless volunteer hours, fundraising for veterans' needs, support 
youth education, and assist the medically needy. Post No. 88 has been 
an integral part of the community for the past 50 years and has served 
the community with dedication and with pride. I congratulate American 
Legion Post No. 88 for their service and dedication to their community. 
The new war memorial is a fitting tribute to our Nation's veterans and 
another fine example of Post No. 88's commitment to honoring our Armed 
Forces.

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