[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 19, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S5796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             FRED F. ZELLER

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I wish to pay special tribute to Mr. 
Fred F. Zeller, the American Legion District 11 and 12 Legionnaire of 
the Year. Fred and the millions of other veterans that have served have 
earned our Nation's most sincere thanks for the service and sacrifices 
they rendered. It is their service that provided the umbrella of 
freedom under which we live today.
  Mr. Zeller earned his eligibility to be a member of The American 
Legion by serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II as part of the 
greatest generation and has enjoyed 57 continuous years in The American 
Legion.
  After being discharged from the Navy in 1946, Fred joined Post 225 in 
Ohio. He was transferred by his company to Minnesota in 1951 where he 
joined Post 257. He served on various committees, the executive board 
and Captain of the Color Guard and the Firing Squad for 8 years. His 
job took him to many places and he landed in Missouri and settled in 
St. Louis in 1978, becoming a member of Post III where he took part in 
all of the Post activities.
  Fred is presently serving as Judge Advocate and President of 
G.A.P.L., the building and grounds part of the post. For sharing all of 
his knowledge, skill and hard work, Mr. Zeller was presented a gold 
card and life membership in 1999. Fred is a member of The Past 
Commanders Club, having served twice on the Executive board.
  Fred exemplifies the true meaning of the word service. As you can 
see, Fred continued to serve long after he was discharged from the 
military and we should all be proud of his many accomplishments. Again, 
I wish to extend my most sincere thanks for Mr. Zeller's service and my 
congratulations to him on being chosen as Legionnaire of the 
Year.

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