[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 56 (Friday, April 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E732-E733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING NANCY KURK, THE DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 
                    AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2011

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nancy Kurk, who is 
the Department President of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of 
New York. Department President Kurk is currently serving as the 
Department President for the 2010-2011 term. Nancy has selflessly 
served the American Legion Auxiliary and her community for over 30 
years.
  As Department President, one of her main initiatives is the ``Hats 
Off to Homeless Veterans,'' which is expected to raise $50,000. All the 
money raised during this endeavor will either be designated to a 
specific shelter by the donor or, if unspecified, will be donated to 
the Zion House, a shelter for homeless female veterans from all across 
New York.
  Raising funds for homeless veterans is only the latest in a long line 
of accomplishments for Department President Kurk. For over 30 years she 
has demonstrated commendable service and dedication towards the 
American Legion Auxiliary and has devoted her time to numerous hours of 
volunteer service to helping our Veterans. In fact, during the current 
term, she has visited all 62 counties in the State of New York in 
support of American Legion Auxiliary activities.
  Department President Kurk is a 34-year member of the Robson-Savage 
Unit No. 546 and also currently serves Yates County as Legislative and 
Past President's Parley Chairman. Among her many notable achievements, 
Department President Kurk has served twice as Field Day Chairman at the 
Canandaigua VAMC. Additionally, she has also serviced the American 
Legion Auxiliary Department as VAVS Deputy and Poppy Supervisor at the 
Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
  Nancy is also an Independent Living Skills Trainer with Sibley 
Nursing Personnel, Inc.,

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where she helps individuals who have suffered from traumatic brain 
injury to regain their personal independence both at home and within 
the community.
  So in conclusion, I am proud to recognize and honor one of the finest 
servants of the 29th District of New York, Nancy Kurk. The years of 
service she has rendered to the American Legion Auxiliary and to our 
local communities is invaluable, and I commend her for all of her 
accomplishments.

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