[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 133 (Thursday, September 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1899]
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                          HONORING PAUL DeVAUL

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Paul DeVaul, a 
decorated veteran and past County Commander for the Suffolk County 
American Legion. On October 5 2003, the American Legion will be 
honoring Mr. DeVaul for his service to veterans on Long Island.
  After entering the United States Army in December of 1961, Paul was 
assigned to the United States Army Special Warfare School at Fort 
Monmouth, New Jersey. During this time Paul was awarded numerous 
awards, including the Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct 
Medal upon his discharge on December 16, 1984.
  Paul has been an active member of the Bay Shore Post, #365, of the 
American Legion since 1990 including serving as County Commissioner in 
2001. Paul is one of the few Legionnaires who has served as County 
Commissioner for two years. One of his more notable accomplishments was 
when he took it upon himself to gather the names of all Korean and 
Vietnam War veterans from Bay Shore to create an Honor Roll to 
recognize their sacrifices for this country.
  Paul also developed recognition programs for community groups, 
individuals, and students who support Veterans and American Legion 
programs; such as the Spirit Of American Award, which honors 
individuals for their efforts on behalf of veterans or for their 
community work. On September 11, 2001 Paul coordinated seven local 
American Legion posts to serve as shelters for the emergency workers at 
Ground Zero.
  Paul continues to play an active role in the American Legion 
community and he serves as a role model for all Legionnaires. I commend 
Paul DeVaul for his dedicated service to our country during his time in 
the Army and in the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center, 
and for his hard work on behalf of veterans on Long Island.

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