[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 55 (Friday, March 29, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE AMERICAN LEGION ON THEIR CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 29, 2019

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the American 
Legion as a whole and specifically, the Lowville American Legion Post 
162 on their 100th anniversary.
  The American Legion was chartered by Congress in September 1919 after 
members of the American Expeditionary Force, who fought in World War I, 
convened to create an organization to represent veterans of that 
conflict. Today, the American Legion focuses on serving veterans, 
current service members children and communities with a membership 
numbering over two million from 13,000 posts worldwide. The American 
Legion, under the leadership of its National Commander Brett Reistad, 
continues to grow and advocate on behalf of those who have served our 
nation with honor and distinction.
  One of the very first posts to come into existence in the months 
following the creation of the American Legion was the Lowville American 
Legion Post 162. The National organization came into existence in March 
1919 and the Lowville post was founded just three months later, in 
June. Since then, they have been a leading post, sending members to 
serve on national, state, and district committees. They have made an 
indelible impact on the Lowville community over the past century and I 
wish them continued success. On behalf of New York's 21st District, I 
want to congratulate them on this milestone and thank them for their 
century-long tradition of service.

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