[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOUNT WASHINGTON AMERICAN 
                            LEGION POST 484

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                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2001

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
contributions of the Mount Washington American Legion Post 484, which 
celebrated its 80th anniversary on January 21, 2001.
  The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, 
mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. The Mount Washington 
American Legion Post 484 opened its chapter 80 years ago, and, since 
then, it has carried out its mission--to defend and teach the 
principles of democracy; to uphold the law of the land; to foster 
patriotism; to venerate, serve and support our veterans; to instill a 
sense of obligation to the community, state and nation; and to guard 
the rights and freedoms provided to us by the Constitution.
  Post 484 has made a remarkable difference in the Cincinnati community 
by helping to improve the quality of life for our veterans and for 
others in the Second Congressional District of Ohio. Post 484 currently 
has about 400 members, many of whom have dedicated their time at 
Veterans Administration Hospital and Hospice volunteer programs. Its 
service also includes: volunteer work in our local schools; donations 
of blood to the Red Cross; environmental protection and crime 
prevention programs; and fundraising for crisis intervention and family 
support programs. Post 484 also has raised funds for the Americanism 
Youth Conference; the Spirit of Youth Fund; flag etiquette and 
citizenship programs; the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America; and 
anti-substance abuse, child safety as well as literacy programs.
  Mr. Speaker, the Mount Washington American Legion Post 484 reminds us 
that one of the best ways to help individuals and communities is 
through the hard work and dedication of our local volunteers. These 
volunteers, who have courageously defended our country, have exhibited 
an unrelenting service to our country. I hope my colleagues will join 
me in congratulating Post 484 and its members on 80 years of superb 
service to the Cincinnati area and to our nation.

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