[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 137 (Friday, September 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2379]
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  HONORING RONALD BOEHM ON HIS INSTALLATION AS COMMANDER OF AMERICAN 
                    LEGION WILLIAM MCKINLEY POST 231

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 2009

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Commander Ronald 
Boehm on the occasion of his installation as Commander of American 
Legion William McKinley Post 231.
   Ronald Boehm has served as Commander of Post 231 eight times and his 
exemplary service is a model of leadership and devotion. In the summer 
of 2007, Commander Boehm aided in the construction of a beautiful and 
moving monument to all war veterans, especially those from Post 231 who 
gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This monument sits outside 
the McKinley Post and is visible to all who pass by on 35th Street.
   In 2001, as Commander, Ronald Boehm led a fundraising effort for the 
widows and orphans of policemen and firefighters. The fundraiser was a 
great success and amassed over $10,000 for the cause.
   Even outside of his work with the American Legion, Ronald Boehm has 
dedicated his life to the service of others, and recently retired after 
40 years as a Chicago firefighter. His outstanding civic service was 
recognized this year by the McKinley Park Civic Association, which 
named Ronald Boehm ``Man of the Year.''
   Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the years of 
exceptional service and dedication of Commander Ronald Boehm. We 
acknowledge his service to our nation and to his community, and we 
express our gratitude.