[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                THE USO

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I will never be able to express the 
gratitude I have for all of the brave men and women who have so proudly 
worn the military uniform. So today, I am humbled to honor the United 
Services Organizations for their 67 years of unrelenting service and 
dedication to our troops.
  The United Service Organization was congressionally chartered before 
World War II on February 4, 1941, by former President Franklin Delano 
Roosevelt. The organization is a non-profit, private establishment set 
up to create a way for the American public to volunteer and provide a 
wide variety of support services for military members and their 
families.
  What started as an idea has transformed into a conviction. Today, the 
U.S.O. has more than 130 centers all over the world and provides its 
programs to over 1.4 million active duty service members and 1.2 
million National Guard and Reserves.
  These soldiers give their heart and soul for our country and the 
U.S.O. understands how vital our servicemen and women are to this great 
nation. The U.S.O. provides unmatched morale, welfare, social and 
entertainment needs. They show respect for our troops, their families, 
and our community by conveying that the American people are forever 
indebted to their commitment and sacrifice in the continual fight for 
freedom.
  The Second Congressional District of Texas commends the United 
Services Organization for bringing a piece of home to wherever our 
troops may be. The individuals who willingly participate in this 
remarkable group emulate integrity and pride that this nation deserves. 
Their efforts will never go unappreciated and their actions will always 
be cherished.

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