[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES COMMANDER-IN-
CHIEF WILLIAM A. THIEN FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO 
                              OUR COUNTRY

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in recognizing Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 
Commander-in-Chief William A. Thien as he visits the State of Michigan 
and our Fifth Congressional District on Monday, May 12, 2014.
   William A. ``Bill'' Thien was elected Commander-in-Chief of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars on July 24, 2013, at the VFW's 114th National 
Convention, held in Louisville, KY.
   Having served in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1974 as well as five years 
in the Indiana National Guard, Commander Thien holds decorations that 
include the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal 
with 1960 Bar, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), National 
Defense Service Medal and several from the National Guard.
   He joined the VFW in 1971 at Post 3281 in New Albany, IN, where he 
maintains his Gold Legacy Life Membership. He has served the VFW in 
many leadership positions including All American Post Commander, All 
State District Commander and All American State Commander. He has also 
held positions on numerous National committees, including Vice Chairman 
of Citizenship Education and Community Service and as Chairman of 
National Scholarship and Recognition.
   Now retired, Commander Thien is a member of the American Legion, 
Veterans of Vietnam War Post 1, National Rifle Association, Patriot 
Guard Riders, Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent 51 and VFW National 
Home.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud Commander William Thien for his strong 
leadership and unwavering commitment to our country.

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