[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING MRS. KAREN HOOVER'S RETIREMENT FROM THE DISTRICT 18 VFW 
                            LADIES AUXILIARY

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Mrs. Karen 
Hoover on the occasion of her retirement from the District 18 VFW 
Ladies Auxiliary after 31 years of selfless service. Karen's countless 
contributions in my district and state reflect her dignity, honor, and 
dedication to improving her community and the lives of all Veterans of 
Foreign Wars.
   Karen joined the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in 1985, under the eligibility 
of her father, who served in the Army during WWII, and subsequently 
became a life member in 1999. She was elected the Auxiliary President 
in 1988 and served a total of eight terms. Since 2000, Karen has served 
as a Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Secretary, and in 
her current role as Treasurer. Auxiliary chairmanship positions she has 
occupied include Americanism, Membership, Cancer, and Safety. Karen has 
also acted as the District 18 Chief of Staff, Color Bearer, Extensions 
Chairman, and Treasurer for the Voice of Democracy program.
   Beyond her formal positions in the VFW, Karen has always understood 
the value of community engagement. She is a member of Saint Paul's 
Lutheran Church, the American Legion, Women of the Moose, Relay for 
Life Team, United Way Fundraising, and Valley Lanes Bowling League. 
Karen is a lifetime member of the National Home for Veterans Children 
and was a life member of the Scotland School for Veterans' Children 
until its closure in 2009. Additionally, Karen is a dedicated supporter 
of the Halifax Cat Rescue Association. Whether volunteering at the food 
stand during the Shippensburg Community Fair or spending valuable time 
with her family, Karen embodies the values and principles that are 
essential to the functioning of a productive community. Her retirement 
will be accompanied by quality time with her daughter Nicole, who is 
also an active member of the Auxiliary, her two stepsons, and three 
grandchildren.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Mrs. Karen Hoover for 
her tireless dedication and excellence with the Millersburg VFW Ladies 
Auxiliary. Karen's career achievements have produced profound effects 
in our community and her example of selfless leadership will continue 
to inspire the next generation of Veterans' advocates. It is with 
gratitude and appreciation that I recognize Mrs. Hoover on the occasion 
of her retirement and wish her all the best in her next endeavor.

                          ____________________