[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 22, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E388]
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                  JOSEPH W. DIEHN AMERICAN LEGION POST

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2000

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today at the request of the Auxiliary 
of the Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post in Toledo, Oh. The 
auxiliary has asked that its 2000 Annual Americanism Program be 
officially recognized, and I am pleased to submit the auxiliary's 
report for the record. The American Legion Auxiliary continues to play 
a vital role in holding dear the flame of freedom and imbuing its 
spirit in generations of young people through its annual Americanism 
program. Further, the program benefits the young participants directly 
by awarding academic scholarships to winners.
  The Joseph W. Diehn American Legion Post Auxiliary's Legislative 
Chair, Jane Ann Rhoades submits:
  ``On February 20, 2000, J.W. Diehn held its annual Americanism 
program. The program was opened by Sylvania's Town Crier. Colors were 
posted by the newly formed Post Color Guard. The program was attended 
by local dignitaries including Sylvania's Mayor, Craig Stough, and 
Lucas County Commissioner Harry Barlos.
  ``The Sylvania Southview band played the `Star Spangled Banner' and 
several patriotic hymns, including those of each branch of the armed 
services.
  ``The Americanism and Government test winners were presented with 
scholarships. This year's topic was `Voting and the Importance of One 
Vote.' The winners were Chung Van Koh of Southview, Karen Wabeke of 
Northview, and Mike Samples of Northview. The government test winners 
were Rustam Salari of Southview, Jeff Allota of Northview, and Alexi 
Osborne of Southview.
  ``Miss Poppy, Cortney Furguson, read the `Poppy Story.' The program 
concluded with the singing of ``God Bless the USA.'''

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