[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 69 (Friday, May 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO THE WALL-RIVES AMERICAN LEGION POST 58

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2003

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a 
moment to commend the Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58. They are 
celebrating 75 years of dedicated service to the honorable veterans 
residing in Dunnellon, Florida.
  On March 3, 1927, the American Legion Post 58 was issued a temporary 
charter from Department Headquarters in Palatka, Florida. They started 
out in 1927 with 15 members. Since then they have grown to . . . 
members through the hard work and dedication of their committed 
members.
  American Legion Post 58 was christened ``Wall-Rives Post 58'' on May 
26, 1947 in honor of Winchester Wall and Hugh Rives, two brave soldiers 
and residents of the area, who lost their lives during WWII, in the 
Bataan Death March.
  The memory of these dedicated servicemen has been honored throughout 
the years by the members of the Legion as they continue the legacy of 
service to their community.
  Mr. speaker, I am proud of the service that members of Wall-Rives 
Post 58 have rendered to our great nation in their 75 year history and 
I ask you to join with me in thanking them for their service.

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