[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BARBARA CORKER FOR HER SERVICE AS THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT 
               PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2014

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Barbara Corker in 
recognition of her year of service as the New York Department President 
of the American Legion Auxiliary.
  Barbara Corker is a truly remarkable person. Barbara has been a 
member of the Throggs Neck Memorial Unit #1456, Bronx County for 35 
years through the eligibility of her late father, George Farrell who 
served in the United States Army during WWII. Over these many years, 
she has worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans and their families 
throughout New York State. She served as First District President three 
times before serving as Department First, Second and Third Vice 
President. In 2009, as a member of the Throggs Neck Memorial Unit 
#1456, she was awarded the National Award for National Security for 
Best Overall National Security Program activities in the Eastern 
Division. In 2011, Barbara was awarded the National Award for Veterans 
Affairs & Rehabilitation for Best Overall VA&R Program in the Eastern 
Division.
  This past year, Barbara has focused her energy on Operation Comfort 
Warriors (OCW). OCW is a program dedicated to meeting the needs of 
wounded, injured or ill military personnel by providing them with 
comfort items not usually supplied by the government. Like President 
Corker's personal motto, OCW was built on Love, Loyalty and Friendship. 
Under her guidance, Operation Comfort Warriors has raised $50,000 so 
far, and is expected to continue growing.
  Barbara truly exemplifies the American Legion Auxiliary's motto of 
``Service, Not Self''. She has served as Department Chairman for Cancer 
Awareness, Children & Youth and Membership. Barbara is a Certified 
Leadership Instructor. She has served as a housemother for the Empire 
Girls State Program and has been an instructor at the American Legion 
Auxiliary College. Her lifelong commitment to improve and support the 
lives of others, particularly those who have served our great country, 
reflects the best of our citizenry.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with her family, friends and Auxiliary members in 
celebrating Barbara Corker for her selfless contributions, leadership 
and accomplishments serving our veterans.

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