[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 87 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1073]
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  REGARDING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN 
                            LEGION AUXILIARY

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                             HON. DAN BOREN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 2010

  Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
the Vinita Post 40 unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Oklahoma.
  This year marks the 90th Anniversary Celebration of the National 
American Legion Auxiliary. Although not the first such organization of 
its kind, the National American Legion Auxiliary is the largest 
patriotic women's service organization in the world. Its nearly one 
million members are dedicated to promoting allegiance to God and 
Country, supporting veterans and youth through various community 
programs since 1919-1920.
  The Vinita Post 40 unit was chartered on March 4, 1929 and has 
proudly served its Oklahoma community, sponsoring events that include 
the widely renowned Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo since its inception in 
1935. I would like to congratulate the Vinita Post 40 unit and the 
American Legion Auxiliary for their outstanding patriotism and 
commitment to community, and today, I celebrate their achievement.

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