[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 63 (Friday, May 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E914]
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           TRIBUTE TO THE STANLEY F. ROMANOWSKI POST 6896 VFW

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2006

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge the 
60th Anniversary of the Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post 6896 of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Westland, Michigan.
  On May 12, 1946, the founding members instituted this Post in the 
Gymnasium of Munger Intermediate School and dedicated its mission to 
serving the citizens of Wayne County, Michigan. Named after Sgt. 
Stanley F. Romanowski, a decorated soldier of World War II who gave his 
life for his country, the Romanowski Post 6896 courageously pays 
tribute to the deceased by helping the living.
  Each year, the 6896 members of the Romanowski Post 6896 launch 
charitable initiatives to assist the needy, aid the ill, support the 
students, and recognize the educators of our community. Among the many 
notable programs, these veterans host the Christmas Needy Basket 
Program, which provides food for underprivileged families; a Muscular 
Dystrophy Drive; a Diabetes Drive; a Cancer Drive; a $50,000 
scholarship fund for students; and a Teacher of the Year program.
  In memory of Sgt. Romanowski's birthday, members hold an annual 
December memorial service in remembrance of United States fallen 
veterans. This summer, the Romanowski Post 6896 will also hold the 
first monthly memorial service at Westland City Hall dedicated to 
Prisoners of War, Soldiers Missing in Action, Blue Stars Mothers, and 
Gold Star Mothers. These deeds serve as a constant reminder, to ensure 
the bravery of our soldiers, the fragility of our needy, and the 
heroism of our fallen will not be forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of his exemplary love for the United States and 
our citizens, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending these 
veterans for their bravery and in thanking the Romanowski Post 6896 for 
60 years of loyal and unrelenting service to our community and our 
country.

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