[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E369]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SALLY JOHNSTON

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of my 
constituents, Mrs. Sally Johnston. Sally is currently the New York 
Department President of the American Legion Auxiliary and will be 
finishing her one-year term this upcoming July.
  Sally has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 25 
years. During this period she has worked tirelessly on behalf of 
veterans and their families throughout New York State, serving as 
President of the Third District (2000-01) and Fourth District (2006-
07), as well as Department Second and Third Vice President (2009-11) 
before becoming Department President. Sally has received numerous 
awards including national recognition when she was awarded the 
Department National Historian award for the best overall entry in the 
Eastern Division.
  Recently, Sally has focused her energy on the Warriors Assistance 
Program. Under her guidance, the Warriors Assistance Program has 
steadily grown, raising $39,000 so far, an amount that is expected to 
increase overtime.
  Sally truly exemplifies the American Legion Auxiliary's motto of 
``service not self.'' In addition to her work with the American Legion 
Auxiliary, Sally is an active member in her community, serving on 
various educational, church and cultural boards. Her lifelong 
commitment to improve and support the lives of others, particularly 
those who have served our great country, reflects the best in our 
citizenry.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mrs. Sally Johnston for 
her many years of service to the veterans and their families of New 
York State. I wish Sally all the best in the many years ahead.

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