[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2098-E2099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 490 AND LADIES AUXILLARY UNIT 490

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I am privileged to recognize American 
Legion Post 490 and the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 490 of Houston, Texas for 
their outstanding service to the Houston area in the aftermath of 
Hurricane Ike.
  American Legion Post 490 is located near Ellington Field Joint 
Reserve Base in Southeast Houston and enjoys 1,448 active members--one 
of the largest posts in the Department of Texas. Their hard work 
following Hurricane Ike as a non-profit veteran service organization is 
a true testament to their ongoing efforts to serve local communities.

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  Despite damage by the storm on the Post's main hall, Adjutant Bob 
Burrows of American Legion Post 490 and President Lisa Reeves of Ladies 
Auxiliary Unit opened their doors to the thousands of people still 
without power to utilize the facility as a registration site for FEMA 
assistance. They also took the initiative to ensure food, water and ice 
was available to affected individuals.
  The American Legion Post 490 and Ladies Auxiliary Unit 490 dedicated 
themselves to the recovery efforts of the Houston area, Southeast Texas 
is grateful for the generosity of the Post's officers, members and 
auxiliary unit, and I am proud of their noble service to the victims of 
Hurricane Ike.

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