[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 127 (Monday, November 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1997]
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 HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JOHNSON-PHELPS ALL AMERICAN VFW 
                               POST #5220

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 60th anniversary 
of the Johnson-Phelps All American VFW Post #5220 in Oak Lawn, IL. 
Since its establishment, Post #5220 has enriched the lives of its 
members and faithfully served the community. Today, Post #5220, under 
the guidance of Commander Joseph Stachon, has over 600 members and is 
one of the most active VFW Posts in the Chicagoland area.
  Area veterans, returning from the Second World War, formed the 
Johnson-Phelps VFW Post between 1944 and 1945 and received a formal 
charter in 1946. Initially, members gathered at the Oak Lawn Public 
Library and later held functions at Brandt's Dug-Out. In 1951, the Post 
moved into its current location at 52nd and Yourell Drive.
  Throughout its history, Post #5220 has successfully brought veterans 
of all ages and backgrounds together. Members of the Post and its 
Ladies Auxiliary have a strong reputation for participating in 
community service events, performing volunteer work at hospitals, and 
spearheading donation drives and fundraisers for charity. Through the 
work of its members, the Post continues to make a difference in the 
lives of countless individuals and has a tremendous impact on the 
surrounding community.
  It is my great honor to recognize the 60th anniversary of the 
Johnson-Phelps All American VFW Post #5220 and commend the outstanding 
work of its members. As we celebrate the members' accomplishments 
today, we also thank them for their dedicated service in defending 
everything that our great Nation represents. Our society is forever 
indebted to our Nation's veterans for their unyielding bravery, 
courage, and perseverance.

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