[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E533]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF POST 67 ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lt. Philip V. 
Lansdale Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 67 as they celebrate the 
100th Anniversary of their congressional charter. The VFW Post 67 is 
the second Post in California to reach their centennial milestone. As 
they gather tonight for their Centennial Celebration, I would like to 
honor the members of the VFW Post 67 for the superb work they have done 
on behalf of veterans and veteran causes on a national stage and in the 
Sacramento area.
  In 1916, 32 veterans who served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy chose 
to continue to serve our country by aiding their veteran brothers and 
sisters in our region. The Post is named after Lt. Philip V. Lansdale, 
who served on the U.S. Philadelphia. VFW Post 67 was founded in 
Sacramento with the noble cause to ensure the war bonuses promised to 
veterans after World War I, to promote comradeship, and to improve the 
well-being of veterans and their families. On January 3, 1917, VFW Post 
67 was recognized for its efforts and received it congressional 
charter.
  VFW Post 67 has had many great leaders in its 100 years. Most notably 
are the first Post Commander, Mr. William Taylor, and the Silver Star 
recipient Mr. Darold D. Decoe, Sr. as National Commander in Chief. For 
a century, The VFW Post 67 has provided support to an abundant amount 
of veterans and has used its collective voice to advocate for veteran 
causes. Current members are dedicated to continuing the mission of the 
VFW Post 67 and continue to be a haven for Sacramento's veterans.
  In honoring tonight's celebration, it is important to honor all of 
the important work and contributions to veterans that the VFW Post 67 
has helped advanced nationally and in the Sacramento region. The VFW 
played a major role in the formation of the Veterans Administration as 
well as pursuing compensation for Vietnam veterans and fighting for 
both the 20th and 21st century GI bills. We would like to express 
gratitude to those involved in Post 67's diligent service to our 
country's veterans and their families.
  Mr. Speaker, as the members of the VFW Post 67 take part in their 
centennial celebration, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
honoring them for their astounding service to the veteran community in 
the Sacramento area.

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