[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 171 (Tuesday, November 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2328]
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HONORING THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS McDONALD-LINN CHICAGO RIDGE POST 
                      177 ON ITS 85TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 6, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKl. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the VFW McDonald-
Linn Chicago Ridge Post 177 as they celebrate their 85th Anniversary. 
Through their dedicated and unwavering service to their community and 
their country, the veterans of the McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge Post 
continue a strong tradition of patriotism and duty.
  Named in memory of two World War II servicemen killed in 1945, the 
McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge Post 177 has undergone many changes. The 
Post was originally chartered in November 1922 as the Joseph J. Lucas 
VFW Post 1671 and has since merged with other VFW Posts throughout the 
area. Charged with the purpose of promoting patriotism, aiding war 
veterans, and assisting the community, the veterans of Post 177 have 
distinguished themselves with their patriotic spirit and devotion to 
the community.
  Throughout its long history, the McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge Post has 
endured its share of hardships. In 1974, an electrical fire destroyed 
the inside of the Post building. As a testament of the strong will of 
these veterans and the strength of their community, donations from VFW 
members enabled the veterans of the Post to rebuild the VFW building 
with their own hands. The McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge Post on Ridgeland 
Avenue continues to serve today as a community landmark and a place of 
camaraderie for our nation's heroes.
  The extraordinary level of community involvement of the veterans of 
Post 177 has been a great source of pride for its members. As sponsors 
of the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition for high school 
students, they promote the values of patriotism while helping provide 
scholarships to enable high school students continue their education. 
The members of Post 177 are always ready to assist fellow veterans when 
they are in need, visiting sick veterans at home, in hospitals, or 
nursing homes.
  I rise today to recognize the VFW McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge Post 
177 on their 85th anniversary. Through their staunch patriotism and 
outstanding contributions to their community, the veterans of the 
McDonald-Linn Post nobly continue the legacy of service they began when 
they first answered the call of duty. I commend them for their ongoing 
community work and their courageous service to our country in time of 
war. I am honored that my district is home to such an exceptional 
organization, and I am proud to congratulate them on their 85th 
anniversary.

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