[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2040-E2041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ELIAS POST 1618 OF THE CATHOLIC 
                              WAR VETERANS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
St. Elias Post 1618 of the Catholic War Veterans on the occasion of 
their 50th anniversary.
  The date October 7, 1948 is very significant for members of St. Elias 
Church and the Catholic War Veterans community. On this date, St. Elias 
Post 1618 was installed as a Catholic War Veterans Post under the 
leadership of George Kudlak as Commander and Rev. Demetrius Yackanich 
as Chaplain. Stephen J. Zipay was a member of the initial Officers 
Roster and Charter Membership.
  Throughout the years, veterans of World War I and World War II were 
joined by veterans of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts to create a 
unified veterans organization in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. These veterans 
combined their Catholic heritage and patriotism as veterans of the 
United States Armed Forces.
  With the establishment of a headquarters building, many visitors 
joined in annual events sponsored by the St. Elias Post 1618. Special 
guests included sports figure Stan Musial and Bishop Fulton Sheen. St. 
Elias Post sponsors annual parades throughout the streets of 
Greenpoint.
  On November 15, 1998, St. Elias Post 1618 will celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of their post and of the installment of their officers. 
Stephen J. Zipay will maintain the exclusive honor of having been 
installed for the 50th time. He has maintained every position in St. 
Elias Post 1618 throughout his tenure, including an entire decade as 
post commander.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to bring to your attention this important 
anniversary in the history of St. Elias Post 1618 of the Catholic War 
Veterans. I am proud to have such a dedicated veterans organization in 
my district.

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