[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1558]
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   TRIBUTE TO ROBERT LADD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                        AMERICAN LEGION POST 183

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I firmly believe that we can never thank 
our veterans enough for putting their lives on the line in defense of 
our Nation. As a veteran myself, I am aware of the tremendous service 
veterans organizations give to their communities and the country as a 
whole.
  For this reason, I am proud to rise today and recognize Mr. Robert 
Ladd of American Legion Post 183, Pemberville, OH, on the occasion of 
his 50 years of service to the post. Robert is a veteran of World War 
II and has been the post's finance officer since 1962.
  Mr. Speaker, Robert Ladd's distinguished military service is a model 
of patriotism and citizenship. His commitment to the American Legion 
continues this exemplary service. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Robert and his family well as they begin this new chapter in 
their lives.
  May they fully enjoy the blessings of peace and freedom that Robert 
Ladd has so ably defended as a U.S. veteran.

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