[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           TRIBUTE TO THE FREDONIA AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
the accomplishments of the Fredonia American Legion Auxiliary. The 
members of this organization have loyally served the Fredonia area and 
its veteran community for many years and their good deeds deserve to be 
acknowledged.
  All of the Legion's activities work toward its mission to improve the 
quality of life for Fredonia's veterans and their families.
  To raise money for veteran family events, such as their annual 
Children's Christmas Party, the Legion has held various events 
throughout the year including a Chinese auction, craft show, bingo 
night and several basket raffles.
  As part of their community service efforts, members collected 
donations to give to local needy families during the holiday season.
  The Legion hosted an ``Americanism'' Essay Contest at local grade 
schools to promote patriotism among the country's youth. The winners 
included third-grader Olivea Wright from Oakview Elementary and sixth-
grader Kelsey Greathouse from Commodore Perry Elementary.
  On Veterans Day and Memorial Day, members held honorary services with 
special guest speakers to pay tribute to U.S. veterans in the Fredonia 
area.
  From September 2006 to June 2007, the Fredonia American Legion 
donated an impressive $18,700 in coupons to 37 commissaries around the 
world.
  The officers of the Legion include: Mary Ellen Flynn, President; 
Sandy Lurtz, 1st Vice President; Ruth Foust, 2nd Vice President; Dorthy 
Young, Secretary/Treasurer; Shirley Kirsch, Chaplain; Darlene Hoffman, 
Historian and Sergeant-at-Arms; Mary Jane Lockcock, Sergeant-at-Arms.
  I hope my colleagues will join me at this time in recognizing the 
service of the Fredonia American Legion and in congratulating its 
efforts.

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