[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1966]
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   CONGRATULATING AMERICAN LEGION POST 82 ON THE OCCASION OF THE NEW 
                       MEMBER INITIATION CEREMONY

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 31, 2001

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate American 
Legion Post 82 of Inglewood, Tennessee, on its recent initiation 
ceremony welcoming thirteen new members.
  On September 30, 2001, the President of Unit 82 hosted an initiation 
ceremony and reception for these new members alongside thirty longtime 
members. This was the first initiation for new members conducted by the 
unit in more than 5 years.
  During the ceremony the principles of the American Legion are 
expressed using candles and the pledge of loyalty. These fundamental 
precepts include the promotion of justice, freedom, democracy, and 
loyalty.
  Additionally, each new member was presented with an American flag, an 
auxiliary pin, a copy of the United States Constitution, and the by-
laws and regulations of Inglewood Unit 82.
  Through patriotic organizations such as the American Legion, 
Americans can be assured that democracy and justice will be passed to 
future generations and that the light of freedom will continue to burn 
brightly.

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