[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 121 (Monday, September 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1817]
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          HONORING ALL AMERICAN POST COMMANDER THOMAS RONAYNE

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2006

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the dedication of my 
constituent, Thomas Ronayne. As commander of Post 1469 in Huntington 
Station, he has devoted himself to the betterment of life for veterans 
on Long Island. In fact, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United 
States honored Thomas Ronayne as an All American Post Commander last 
month. This is one of the most esteemed titles within the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars organization.
  Commander Ronayne is one of only 101 VFW post commanders around the 
world to be designated with this prestigious honor. With his hard work 
ethic, Ronayne has increased membership and services provided at Post 
1469 in Huntington Station, NY. I am pleased to say that he has also 
contributed to the flourishing involvement in VFW programs on Long 
Island.
  It is an honor to have All American Commander Thomas Ronayne working 
and living in the Second Congressional District of New York. He has 
dedicated his entire life to serving his country and I am grateful for 
his service. We should all be so lucky to have citizens like Thomas 
Ronayne in our districts.
  I hope you will join me in applauding Commander Ronayne for his 
dedication to the VFW, his country and particularly Post 1469.

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