[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE MARK L. WILT AMERICAN LEGION POST 210 FOR 95 YEARS OF 
                                SERVICE

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the members 
of the Mark L. Wilt American Legion Post 210 in Middlebury, Indiana, as 
they celebrate 95 years of service to our community and advocacy on 
behalf of all veterans.
  After its founding in 1921, American Legion Post 210 was named in 
honor of Mark L. Wilt, a local citizen who was killed in World War I. 
Post 210 met at several locations until 1969, when construction was 
completed on their present building on York Road in Middlebury.
  Post 210 has grown since its founding, as has its mark on the 
community. The members of Post 210 have been constant advocates for 
Northern Indiana veterans, consistently raising charitable donations 
and honoring the area's veterans through activities such as dedicating 
headstones for unmarked military graves. Their continued success is due 
to their standing within the Northern Indiana community as a patriotic 
organization whose mission helps American veterans within our community 
and ensures future generations of Hoosiers recognize the sacrifices 
these heroes made on their behalf.
  Because of their many significant contributions to our community and 
our veterans, I am grateful that the Mark L. Wilt American Legion Post 
210 is in Indiana's Second District. It is clear the veterans of Post 
210 are still serving the nation long after their active duty has 
ended.
  According to its mission statement, the American Legion ``is the 
nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to 
mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our 
communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national 
security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and 
veterans.'' For Hoosiers, Post 210 exemplifies the long-standing 
tradition of excellence in Indiana.
  On behalf of 2nd District Hoosiers, I sincerely congratulate the Mark 
L. Wilt American Legion Post 210 on their 95th Anniversary, and I wish 
them continued success and growth in the years ahead.

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