[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE GRAND HAVEN VFW POST ON 10 SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF RIB 
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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 2015

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Grand Haven VFW Post 2326 for their efforts to assist veterans and 
their families through their annual ``Rib Fest'' fundraiser event.
  Celebrating its 10th year, the Rib Fest event brings together West 
Michigan restaurants to compete in an event that raises funds for 
veterans and their families as well as maintaining the group's 
individual VFW post.
  The event's most significant community contribution is the Ward-Goff 
Scholarship Fund established by VFW members in honor of Elwin Ward and 
Richard Goff. The Ward-Goff Scholarship is awarded to a child, 
grandchild or great-grandchild of a good-standing member of the Grand 
Haven VFW post. Each year the award is given in remembrance of these 
two American patriots who gave their lives for their country during the 
Vietnam War.
  Through their events like the annual Rib Fest, or many other areas of 
community involvement, the Grand Haven VFW Post 2326 continues to prove 
to future generations the values that make America great. I wish the 
2015 Rib Fest all of the best, and look forward to sharing a meal with 
our veterans.

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