[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E292]
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  AMERICAN LEGION POST 316--94TH NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATION

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2013

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
American Legion Post 316, located in Woodstock, Georgia, which will 
celebrate 94 years of patriotic service on March 21, 2013.
   Since the American Legion received its Congressional Charter in 
1919, it has grown to more than 2.4 million members at over 14,000 
posts across the world. Mr. Speaker, as the country's largest wartime 
veteran's organization, the National American Legion has become a 
leading advocate for devoted veterans, active service members, and 
strong communities.
   In that spirit, American Legion Post 316 will honor local men and 
women for their exemplary service. Detective Ron Hughes, Lieutenant 
Matt O'Keefe, Officer Cullen Fitchett, Jenny Banas, Matt Marano, Bobby 
Brian Dean, James Brennan, and Eagle Scout William Harrison Stepat will 
receive awards for their accomplishments in Cherokee County law 
enforcement, firefighting, and Boy Scouts.
   To American Legion Post 316, Cherokee County law enforcement, 
firefighters, and community leaders: On behalf of Georgia's 11th 
District, my deepest thanks for your service and your commitment.

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