[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E394]
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        TRIBUTE TO ST. CASIMIR'S CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS POST #652

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
St. Casimir's Catholic War Veterans Post #652 on the occasion of its 
60th anniversary.
  The Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc., 
(CWV), was founded in 1935 with the National headquarters located in 
Alexandria, Virginia. CWV joined other organized groups that were 
formed to guard the rights and privileges of veterans and included the 
protection of all our freedoms. Service programs help those who are 
sick and disabled and care for our hospitalized veterans.
  St. Casimir's Post #652 Inc., Chapter of Philadelphia, Department of 
Pennsylvania, of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of 
America, was established on the 2nd of April, 1946. The home post is 
located at 1524 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  In 1984, the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, 
Inc., was Congressionally Chartered and its Service Officers were 
accredited to the Department of Veterans Affairs. They are authorized 
to represent veterans and advance their claims to the Department of 
Veterans Affairs.
  To quote the Post's constitution, it was established ``to promote 
faith, hope, and charity with prudence, justice, fortitude, and to 
enjoy the blessings of liberty, to sustain domestic tranquility, and to 
develop peace and good will.''
  St. Casimir's extends help to veterans in hospitals and assists their 
families with any hardships; has honor guards at funerals of deceased 
veterans; and helps family members with red tape regarding burial 
arrangements. The Post also holds benefits to help veterans and their 
families who are in need.
  I ask that you and my distinguished colleagues join me in honoring 
St. Casimir's Catholic War Veterans Post #652 for their 60 years of 
service and dedicated commitment towards our war veterans.

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