[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 77 (Friday, June 4, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6479-S6480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
LADIES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT LYNN MUSSELMAN
Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, we often recognize military veterans
for their many contributions to our country. Where would this country
be were it not for their sacrifices made in times of wars? Today, I
would like to recognize other Americans who also give freely of their
time and energy to the public good. These unsung heroes are the women
of veterans' auxiliaries who conduct youth activities, community
service and promote the ideals of America without compensation and
without sufficient recognition.
One such woman is Lynn Musselman, the Pennsylvania department
president for the VFW's Ladies Auxiliary. Lynn's late father Otto
Musselman was a combat engineer in the European Theatre during World
War II. As a result of her father's service, Lynn decided to join the
VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Sellersville, PA, in 1973. The rest is a
lifetime of very active public service. While serving as auxiliary
president, she has held a number of chairmanships and has served as a
trustee. On the department level, Lynn has chaired the Youth
Activities, Voice of Democracy, Community Service, Scotland School,
Americanism and Loyalty Day and Membership Committees. For her ability
in gaining high participation by Auxiliaries in each program under her
direction, the National Office of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has
cited her accomplishments. It is no wonder that in June 2003 she was
elected as department president.
In addition to her full time job as the controller for a commercial
roofing company, she is also a member of the Quakertown American Legion
Auxiliary No. 242 and a life member of Freedom Valley Girl Scout
Council for 39 years.
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In June 2004, President Musselman completes her tour of duty as
Department President; and I officially recognize her for her
outstanding service to veterans and her country.
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