[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING MEMBERS OF THE JAMES W. WILLIAMS AMERICAN LEGION POST 12

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the members of 
the James W. Williams American Legion Post 12 for their commitment to 
the City of Bangor. I would also like to congratulate them as they 
celebrate their 92nd anniversary.
  The James W. Williams Post No. 12 was founded in August of 1920, and 
they will celebrate their 92nd anniversary this year. The post is named 
for Cpl. James W. Williams of Bangor, who proudly served in the Maine 
National Guard during World War I. Cpl. Williams was killed in action 
on July 17th, 1918 at the battle of Champagne-Marne in Germany.
  From its founding, members of the James W. Williams Post No. 12 have 
dedicated themselves to serving our veterans, members of the armed 
forces, and the Bangor community. Its members have long been known to 
offer financial support to the Boy Scouts, the American Cancer Society, 
and the Eastern Maine Medical Center. The Post also established a 
Bangor High School JROTC scholarship and Boys State scholarship. Post 
members were instrumental in supporting the construction of a fifth 
Veterans Home in Bangor, and they continue to regularly provide comfort 
to its residents.
  Today, we celebrate the tremendous success of the James W. Williams 
American Legion Post 12 and 92 years of community support and 
engagement. They have truly made a difference to the city of Bangor and 
our veterans population.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the members of the 
James W. Williams American Legion Post 12 on their 92nd anniversary.

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