[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 30, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1269]
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    RECOGNIZING GEORGE FLASINSKI FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE SONS OF THE 
                            AMERICAN LEGION

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday July 30, 2014

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. George 
Flasinski, the Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, Detachment 
of Pennsylvania. In his time as Commander, George Flasinski has been an 
invaluable leader of the Detachment and has shown a strong commitment 
to the Four Pillars of the American Legion.
   The Sons of The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime 
veterans service organization. The Legion is committed to supporting 
our veterans and service members, honoring our country, and mentoring 
youth in our community.
   Under Mr. Flasinski's leadership, the membership of the Pennsylvania 
Sons of the American Legion has risen to nearly 60,000 members. George 
has organized two Honor Flights to Washington, DC for World War II 
veterans. Mr. Flasinski has also raised funds for Pennsylvania's 
homeless veterans and the American Legion's Child Welfare Foundation.
   Mr. Speaker, I thank George Flasinski and the Sons of the American 
Legion for their dedication to honoring our nation's heroes and 
inspiring our nation's youth to emulate them. George Flasinski has 
shown exceptional guidance in his service as Detachment of Pennsylvania 
Commander, and I applaud his successes and wish him the best of luck in 
his retirement.

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