[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 120 (Wednesday, September 15, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S10953]
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    ALAN G. LANCE ELECTED NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate Mr. Alan G. 
Lance for his election on September 9, 1999, as the National Commander 
of the American Legion.
  Mr. Lance is a twenty year member of the American Legion; and, has 
served as the Idaho State Commander, National Executive Committeeman, 
and National Foreign Relations Chairman. After serving in the U.S. Army 
Judge Advocate General Corps Mr. Lance moved to Meridian, Idaho, 
established a private legal practice, and was subsequently elected to 
the Idaho House of Representatives. He is currently serving his second 
term as Attorney General for the State of Idaho and is Chairman of the 
Conference of Western Attorneys General. Mr. Lance is the first Idahoan 
to serve in the distinguished position of National Commander for this 
respected and influencial veterans' organization.
  For the past eighty years the American Legion has stood tall for the 
rights and benefits of the men and women who have been willing to offer 
the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and way of life. The American 
Legion is a major sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America and is a vital 
partner in community service with 15,000 posts worldwide.
  Mr. Lance brings legal and legislative experience which will serve 
him well in advocating for the needs of the American Legion's 
approximately 3 million members. He is a leader and a patriot, and will 
be a strong leader for veterans' issues, especially health care. Idaho 
is proud of the new National Commander. I look forward to working with 
Mr. Lance in helping to keep the promises made by Congress and the 
nation to our deserving veterans.

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