[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 109 (Thursday, July 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ILLINOIS STATE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS COMMANDER WILLIAM M. 
                                 WOLFF

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 2010

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in recognition 
of the long and noble service of Illinois State Veterans of Foreign 
Wars Commander William M. Wolff. Commander Wolff began his loyal 
service to our country as a tank driver in the U.S. Army in Vietnam 
with the First Squadron, Fourth Armored Calvary/First Infantry 
Division.
  Commander Wolff was awarded several medals including the Purple 
Heart. He became a Charter Member of the Bloomingdale, Illinois VFW 
Post 7539 in 1991, and would earn the status of All-American Post 
Commander and All-State Post Commander.
  To this day, Commander Wolff is extremely active in the community. He 
currently serves as the Chairperson for the Bloomingdale Septemberfest 
Commission, and he is a member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, 
the West Suburban Fire Fighters Association, Vietnam Veterans of 
America, and the Lions Club.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
honoring his extraordinary commitment to our nation, and recognizing 
his celebration that will take place on August 14th.

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