[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1125]
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  VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STUART E. EDGAR POST 493 WOMEN'S AUXILIARY 
                            90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2014

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Stuart E. Edgar Post 493 Women's Auxiliary 
located in the Township of Nutley, Essex County, New Jersey as it 
celebrates its 90th anniversary.
  The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a national organization, established 
in 1899, that supports and honors veterans and their families across 
the United States. Throughout the organization's history, the VFW has 
played a large role serving American veterans, including its strong 
support for the establishment of the Veterans Administration, creation 
of the National Cemetery system, and the passage of legislation for 
veterans, such as the G.I. Bill for the Twenty-First Century. In 1996, 
the VFW launched Operation Uplink, a program that allows deployed 
service members to call home, free of charge, on three designated days 
each month.
  The Women's Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War was established 
in 1924 and brings together the mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters 
of veterans in order to celebrate those who have served in the 
military. In 2010, the Post 493 Women's Auxiliary found itself in 
serious financial trouble. However, through the dedication of its 
members, coupled with help from local community, the Auxiliary was able 
to raise the funds to allow the organization to continue and flourish. 
Today, VFW Post 493 and the Women's Auxiliary continue to bring 
together about 100 men and women from the Township of Nutley, as well 
as the Township of Belleville.
  In addition to advancing the broader mission and goals of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 493 and the Women's Auxiliary carry out 
a number of duties throughout the year. These duties include marching 
in local parades as well as performing services at war memorials on 
holidays such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day. They also hold events 
to raise funds for scholarships, services for veterans, and other goals 
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 2010, through the Adopt-A-Unit 
program, Post 493 sent packages of goods to two Army units--the Second 
Battalion, 113th Infantry of Newark and First Battalion, 102nd Cavalry 
of West Orange. Twice a year, members host parties and serve dinner to 
patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in East Orange, New 
Jersey.
  The Auxiliary's efforts and contributions have made an enormous 
impact on the community, local veterans, their families, and the VFW at 
large.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Veterans of Foreign War Stuart E. Edgar Post 493 Women's Auxiliary 
as it celebrates its 90th anniversary.

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