[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 156 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE FIRST ANNUAL LEGACY RUN BY THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OF 
                                POST 114

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2018

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
congratulate the American Legion Riders of Post 114 in Sikeston, MO as 
they celebrate the completion of their first annual Legacy Run to 
benefit the Legacy Scholarship Fund.
  The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 
1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual 
helpfulness. Chartered in 1920, Post 114 embodies this patriotic spirit 
and serves an important role in the Sikeston community by sponsoring 
youth baseball leagues, supporting local community causes, and 
providing unrelenting support to America's servicemen and women.
  The American Legion created the Legacy Scholarship Fund to provide 
college scholarships to children of fallen U.S. military personnel on 
active duty since September 11th, 2001. On June 22nd of this year, 
riders from Post 114 embarked on their first Legacy Run, visiting 22 
cities throughout my congressional district. The efforts by these 
Riders will create educational opportunities for many children who 
would otherwise not be able to pursue a higher education.
  It is my great privilege to recognize the American Legion Riders and 
the entire Legion family before the United States House of 
Representatives as the organization approaches its centennial birthday 
next year. I celebrate the community spirit, sense of duty and pride 
that thrives in this patriotic organization.

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