[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E753]
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 HONORING AMERICAN LEGION POST 364 AND AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 
                                  364

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
officers and members of American Legion Post 364, American Legion 
Auxiliary Unit 364, and all national members of the American Legion and 
American Legion Auxiliary.
  The American Legion is a community-service organization, made up of 
patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans. The American Legion 
Auxiliary is a women's patriotic service organization, created to 
assist the American Legion. Through community service programs, both of 
these fine institutions have made a great impact on our community and 
to the veterans living in our region.
  This year, Mr. Jerry Howard will serve as the American Legion 
Department of Virginia commander. A 22 year veteran of the U.S. Air 
Force, Jerry has been a member of the American Legion for 23 years. He 
has previously served as Post 364 commander, 16th District commander 
and Department of Virginia vice commander.
  Ms. Marcia Wheatley will serve as the American Legion Auxiliary 
Department of Virginia president. A 12 year member of the American 
Legion Auxiliary, Marcia has served as Unit 364 president and 16th 
District president.
  Together, Jerry and Marcia will represent Virginia at state and 
national veteran events where they will promote programs that benefit 
veterans, troops, and children. Also, they will travel here, to 
Washington DC, to meet with members of Congress to discuss legislation 
needed to provide for the health and well being of troops and veterans.
  Other recent officer selections include Virginia Department Historian 
Barbara Barnes, Auxiliary National Security Chairman Dianne Cabot, Post 
364 Commander William Moriarity and Unit 364 President Raye Ferrington. 
These individuals bring a stellar record of accomplishment to these 
institutions, and the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary 
will benefit greatly from their experience.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve the American Legion and the 
American Legion Auxiliary. Their tireless efforts on behalf of the 
community, state and nation deserve our highest praise. I commend and 
congratulate all of these officers on their selection to these 
positions, and wish them further success as they continue to work for 
our Nation's veterans.

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