[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 54 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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                         HONORING JANET MAHONEY

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                       HON. CHRISTOPHER P. GIBSON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 11, 2016

  Mr. GIBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Janet Mahoney for her 
accomplishments in over twenty years of service to The American Legion 
Auxiliary, Montgomery Unit No. 429 in Rhinebeck, NY.
  Janet is a recently retired dental hygienist, proud grandmother of 
eight grandchildren and also the widow of a Vietnam Veteran. She has 
always been passionate about Veterans, their families, and their 
communities.
  Throughout her selfless and tireless service in the American Legion 
Auxiliary, Janet has served on multiple committees and in many 
leadership positions at the local and state levels. Some of her 
positions include: three terms as Unit President, three terms as County 
President, and two terms each as District Vice President and District 
President.
  Janet has served at the State level since 2007 as the Education 
Chairman, Public Relations Chairman, Americanism Chairman, Vice- 
President and President. During her tenure of outstanding service at 
the State level, she was instrumental in the organization winning 
national awards for Department of New York Press Book, Best Overall 
Department Public Relations Program, The National Americanism Award, 
The National Children and Youth Award, and The National Veterans 
Affairs & Rehabilitation Award.
  In Janet's current capacity as New York American Legion Auxiliary 
President, she oversees multiple programs aimed at assisting Veterans 
as well as the communities of New York. One of her main priorities as 
President is raising money to support Vietnam Veterans impacted by 
Agent Orange.
  Janet is leading a statewide campaign, covering all 62 counties 
across New York, and has a goal to raise over $75,000.00. All funds 
raised in support of ``Changing the Legacy of Agent Orange'' will 
support Veterans with documented Agent Orange related medical needs. 
Funds will also support these Veteran's children with documented Agent 
Orange related medical needs.
  Mr. Speaker, Janet Mahoney has distinguished herself throughout her 
remarkable twenty plus year career in the New York American Legion 
Auxiliary where she has been an unwavering advocate for our Veterans, 
their families, and our communities. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating her on her countless achievements during a remarkable 
career.

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