[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E586]
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 HONORING THE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK OF THE SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF 
   THE CIVIL WAR ON THEIR 136TH ANNUAL NEW YORK DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2019

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor The Department of 
New York of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as they gather 
for their 136th annual encampment.
  The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a fraternal 
organization founded nationally in 1881. Their mission is to preserve 
the history and legacy of those who fought and worked and died to 
preserve the Union. Its members are all descendants of soldiers, 
sailors, marines and revenue cutter service members who served 
honorably during the war.
  The New York Department was founded two years after the national 
organization in 1883. Since that time, they have met annually in an 
encampment to conduct business, plan future volunteer activities and 
elect leaders. This historic organization has been dedicated to 
preserving the memory and legacy of those who bravely served for 
generations. They have volunteered their time at historical cemeteries 
ensuring that the monuments and headstones of civil war veterans do not 
fall into disrepair and are maintained for future generations to see 
and reflect on. They also maintain an impressive collection of U.S. 
flags used by the military as far back as the War of 1812.
  The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War do us all a great 
service by preserving the memory and physical reminders of our history 
for future generations. On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional 
District, I want to thank them for 136 years of dedicated public 
service.

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