[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 140 (Thursday, October 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING RONALD BOEHM ON HIS INSTALLATION AS COMMANDER OF THE FOURTH 
                  DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS AMERICAN LEGION

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Commander Ronald 
Boehm on the occasion of his installation as Commander of the Fourth 
District of Illinois American Legion.
  Ronald Boehm served as Commander of American Legion McKinley Post 231 
eight times and his exemplary service is a model of leadership and 
devotion. In the summer of 2007, Commander Boehm conceptualized and 
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 
congratulate his well-deserved installation as Fourth District 
Commander.

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