[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 116 (Friday, July 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING MR. BARRY CICERO FOR HIS INSTALLATION AS JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER 
           OF THE AMERICAN LEGION FIRST DIVISION OF ILLINOIS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2011

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who has given 
so much to his country and his community, Mr. Barry Cicero. This 
Sunday, July 31, Mr. Cicero will be installed as Junior Vice Commander 
of the American Legion First Division of Illinois, while Derrick David 
Stinson will be installed as Commander and Lawrence Nohr as Senior Vice 
Commander. The First Division is one of three divisions of the American 
Legion in Illinois and includes all of Cook County with a population of 
more than 5 million people. Mr. Cicero, and the other officers being 
installed, have demonstrated impressive dedication to their country and 
the American Legion, and are certainly deserving of this honor.
  Barry Cicero served in the United States Army and has been an active 
member of the American Legion for 19 years. His home post is the Robert 
E. Coulter, Jr. Post 1941 in La Grange where he has been active on many 
projects including chairing Fall Fest, the Legion's popular fundraiser 
for local veterans. He has held many leadership positions during his 
time as a member of the American Legion, including Commander of Post 
1941 and Commander of the 5th District. He held that position for two 
terms, a rarity in the American Legion. In addition, Mr. Cicero has 
been very active in giving to his church and community.
  Being installed as Junior Vice Commander of a Division within the 
American Legion is such a special occasion because it means he will be 
installed as the Commander of that Division within two years. Mr. 
Cicero's installation is also special because he will be the first 
Legionnaire from Post 1941 to become a Division Commander. I am happy 
to see all of his hard work and dedication bear fruit as he was chosen 
by his colleagues to be Junior Vice Commander.
  I am certain Barry Cicero will provide exemplary service as Junior 
Vice Commander, and his leadership will bring a prosperous year for the 
American Legion's First Division and all of the posts within it. Please 
join me in honoring Mr. Barry Cicero and may he continue to be an asset 
to Illinois veterans and his community.

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