[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 125 (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE WENTZVILLE CIVIL AIR PATROL ON THEIR NUMEROUS 
                  ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2017

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Wentzville 
Civil Air Patrol on their numerous accomplishments during the past 
year.
   In 2016, the Wentzville Civil Air Patrol served as an outstanding 
organization from Missouri's Third Congressional District. In October, 
the group attended the 2016 Wing Conference where it received numerous 
awards including the Quality Unit Award, the Squadron Commander of the 
Year award, the Cadet Program of the Year award, and the Squadron of 
the Year award. In addition to these awards, it was named Squadron of 
Distinction for the North Central Region. This distinguished title 
requires competing against 25 other squadrons in Missouri then against 
the winners of seven other states at the national level. Recently, the 
Wentzville Civil Air Patrol competed at the National Cadet Competition 
against 15 teams from across the United States. The group performed 
admirably and achieved 2nd Place in Robotics, the 2nd Place Team 
Leadership Award, and the Overall Team Spirit Award.
   The Wentzville Civil Air Patrol comes from an outstanding tradition 
of service and protection. The Civil Air Patrol was founded on December 
1, 1941 and the Cadet Program started October 1, 1942. On February 1, 
1982, the Wentzville Composite Squadron was chartered under Commander 
Frank Lancaster. The membership roster includes 48 active members, 30 
cadets, and 18 senior members who meet every Monday.
   The members of Wentzville Civil Patrol are dedicated to the local 
community. Historically, the organization has assisted the St. Charles 
County Fair Board with parking cars during the fair, volunteered during 
Living Lord Lutheran Church's ``Back to School'' event, presented the 
colors for the Veterans Day event at Heritage Elementary School in 
Wentzville, and worked alongside Wreaths Across America during their 
ceremonies at the Wentzville and Wright City Cemeteries.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating Wentzville Civil 
Air Patrol on their accomplishments. The commitment of this 
organization to each other and their community deserves our utmost 
appreciation and gratitude.

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