[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 30, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE OSAGE UNIT 278 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the great work 
and service that Osage Unit 278 of the American Legion Auxiliary, 
Department of Iowa is doing on behalf of our young citizens' education.
  The members of Osage Unit 278 place a great value on the education of 
our young citizens who will be the leaders of tomorrow. The Unit 
recently held a scholarship luncheon/bake sale on April 5, 2008, with 
the purpose of raising money to give scholarships to the graduating 
seniors of Osage High School. Their objective was met, and funds raised 
will allow for 13 scholarships of $250.00 each to be awarded; 10 of 
those by the Unit; two to be given in honor of members by their 
families; and one from the Unit Auxiliary marching group known as the 
Starlighters.
  Unit 278 also contributed $250.00 to benefit the Special Olympians of 
the Osage School System, enabling them to attend the State of Iowa 
Special Olympics.
  The work of the 381 member Unit has always been highly respected, 
regarded and appreciated by the community of Osage. Their work and 
dedication exemplifies the great Iowa spirit of giving to help others. 
And Unit 278 truly follows one of the guiding principles of the 
American Legion Auxiliary mission statement, ``that Auxiliary members 
continue to be the leaders in all that is good in this nation today, 
tomorrow and for generations to come through serving others first and 
not self.''
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
recognizing the dedicated work and accomplishments of Osage Unit 278 of 
the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Iowa. I am proud and 
honored to represent all 381 members of the Unit in the United States 
House of Representatives and I wish them continued success in their 
future work.

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