[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 5, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2]
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                      HONORING OF IRIS JEAN GEORGE

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                           HON. JOHN H. ADLER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 5, 2010

  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, we often recognize military 
veterans for their many contributions to our country. Today, I would 
like to recognize other Americans who also give freely of their time 
and energy to the public good. These unsung heroes are the women of 
veterans' auxiliaries who conduct youth activities, community service 
and promote the ideals of America without compensation and without 
sufficient recognition.
  One such woman is Iris Jean George, the New Jersey State President 
for the VFW's Ladies Auxiliary. As a result of her brother's service in 
Vietnam, Iris Jean decided to join the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #6590 
Cookstown and District 11 in February of 1995. Throughout her time with 
the Ladies Auxiliary, she has been active through participation in 
numerous chairmanship roles, was a 1999 All American Auxiliary 
President, and was named Outstanding District President in 2004-2005.
  Additionally, Iris Jean is very active in her community, serving as a 
former president of the McGuire AFB Enlisted Spouse Club, former 
president of her local rotary club, and as an elder at the First 
Presbyterian Church of Sykesville. It is no wonder that in June 2009 
she was elected as department president.
  On Saturday, January 9, Iris Jean will be the guest of honor during 
her official visit to District 12 at Brick Township Post 8867. I would 
like to thank Iris Jean and officially recognize her for her 
outstanding service to veterans and her country.

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