[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE GENOA, OHIO AMERICAN LEGION

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 90th anniversary 
of the American Legion in Genoa, Ohio. The members and friends of the 
post and its auxiliary commemorated the milestone during the annual 
Genoa Homecoming Festival Parade along with hundreds of others 
celebrating this major community event.
  The Genoa American Legion has been an anchor in its community since 
the early days of the last century. Through the decades it has provided 
a sanctuary and camaraderie to veterans returning from service as its 
members have worked to move the community and our nation forward. Its 
civic efforts include public works, while the post has also provided 
individual assistance in numerous ways to many.
  Following in the tradition of the American Legion since its national 
founding, members of the Genoa Post have been among the ``keepers of 
the flame'' honoring the sacrifice of the victims of combat while 
teaching the next generations of their place in history. The American 
Legion ensures we ``will never forget'' and focuses attention on the 
needs of our nation's veterans and their service for freedom's cause.
  The Genoa American Legion Auxiliary kept ``the home fires burning'' 
making significant contributions to the community and nation on our own 
soil. When veterans return from service, the Auxiliary is there to 
support and pay special attention to the families' needs. The Legion 
and its Auxiliary are hand-in-hand in a strong partnership in service 
to country. Together, these members will continue to meet the needs of 
veterans and the community of Genoa on their journey toward their 
centennial. Godspeed.

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