[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING BOB HENDERSON

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2017

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Bob Henderson on being elected Commander of the Illinois 
American Legion, the nation's largest wartime veteran's service 
organization.
  Mr. Henderson grew up in Central Illinois and served in the United 
States Navy from 1961-1965. He has been a member of the American Legion 
since 1967. He became Post Commander in his hometown of Homer in 1977, 
and later Adjutant and Finance Officer in Urbana in 1998.
  Having completed electrician training in the Navy, Mr. Henderson 
continued to work in the profession after his discharge until his 
retirement in 2005, when he became further involved in the American 
Legion. He served as Department Historian before being elected as 
District Commander in 2010 and was elected as Senior Vice Commander for 
the Illinois Department in 2016. Last year, he was elected to serve as 
the Commander for the Illinois Department for 2017-2018.
  Mr. Henderson is a remarkable example of a dedicated public servant. 
I am proud of his accomplishments and thankful for his service to our 
country. It is an honor to represent him in the 13th District of 
Illinois.
  Mr. Henderson will be a strong leader for the American Legion and I 
wish him the best in serving his fellow servicemembers.

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