[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 154 (Thursday, November 6, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11862]
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       LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2966

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, it is a distinct honor for me to 
congratulate the ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 
2966 in Scotland, SD. On Saturday, members of the ladies auxiliary will 
be celebrating their 50th anniversary. This year marks five decades of 
outstanding service and support by the auxiliary to the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars and to the Scotland community.
  The ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2966 
received its charter on January 3, 1947. A group of 16 women were among 
the organization's charter members. I ask that their names be included 
in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it is so ordered.
  (See exhibit 1.)
  As my colleagues know, the stated mission of the ladies auxiliary to 
any Veterans of Foreign Wars post is to promote patriotism and to 
maintain and extend freedom and equal rights to all Americans. For the 
past 50 years, the members of the ladies auxiliary in Scotland have 
been fulfilling that mission, and they have distinguished themselves 
with outstanding service to veterans and the community.
  Some of the most important work these women have done over the years 
includes service and support to our veterans. Members of the ladies 
auxiliary pride themselves on doing a great deal of volunteer work in 
veterans hospitals and in nursing homes, as well as fundraising for 
cancer research.
  I would also like to point out that members of the ladies auxiliary 
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2966 reach out to young people and 
other nonveterans in the Scotland community. For instance, they conduct 
educational youth programs to promote patriotism. They also serve as 
much-needed role models to young people and provide examples to us all 
about what it means to serve one's country.
  Mr. President, the members of the ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars Post 2966 deserve to be commended for their 50 years of 
patriotism and service. As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day next 
week, I know I speak on behalf of all South Dakotans when I extend my 
sincere thanks and appreciation to them for their continued commitment 
and dedication to veterans and to the Scotland community.

                               Exhibit 1

       Joyce Hosterman, Blanche Nelson, Gladys Keating, Lytha 
     Barth, Angie Pillar, Iona Retzer, Emma Brown, Vi Kostlan, 
     Bernice (Farmer) Cvrk, Emma Collinge, Elna (Nelles) Gemar, 
     Leondina Orth, Ruth Hirsch, Della Wold, Martha Baker, Mae 
     Brown.

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