[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 149 (Thursday, October 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2555]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MR. FRANK G. 
                               MILLS, SR.

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments 
of Mr. Frank G. Mills, Sr. Mr. Mills was elected and installed as the 
State Commander of the Pennsylvania Department of Veterans of Foreign 
Wars at the 90th State Convention.
  The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a congressionally chartered war 
veterans organization that has been serving the community as well as 
other veterans for over 100 years. The VFW is a model organization that 
exemplifies the principles that our Nation was founded upon.
  Mr. Mills, a Life Member of Post #1754 in Huntington, Pennsylvania, 
has successfully served in all post chairs at the VFW. He served as the 
Post Commander four times and attained All State Post District 
Commander in 2006-2007. Frank also served on the national level on the 
Americanism and Community Activities Committee, Finance and 
Organization Committee, and Veterans Service Resolution Committee.
  Frank Mills proudly served our country in the United States Navy as 
an Engineman 2nd Class on the USS Tang SS 563 submarine during the 
Vietnam war. His service medals include: National Defense Service 
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze 
stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon.
  Mr. Mills has led a life of service through the VFW and military 
service that instills a unique sense of pride in the hearts of every 
American citizen. For his commitment to the citizens of Pennsylvania, I 
am extremely grateful to Frank G. Mills Sr.

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