[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 40 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E414]
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  HONORING THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THE SHE SERVES INITIATIVE

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2010

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise before you today to honor 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, and the She Serves Initiative.
  The mission of the VFW is to ``honor the dead by helping the living'' 
through veterans' service, community service, national security and a 
strong national defense.
  For centuries, the VFW and its auxiliaries, including the She Serves 
Initiative, have been serving veterans by giving them a place to 
address their concerns and providing moral support. The She Serves 
Initiative works to empower, encourage, and appreciate all women who 
have served in the military.
  Through outreach within the community, She Serves works to educate 
others about the sacrifices of female veterans who have served 
faithfully in conflict overseas. The She Serves Initiative acts as the 
connecting point for women of the VFW.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me today to honor the VFW and 
the She Serves Initiative for their outstanding presence within the 
community. The support these two organizations provide to our Nation's 
veterans is essential and greatly appreciated.

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