[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 118 (Monday, July 15, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 PAYING TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 5 IN DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2019

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize American Legion 
Post 5 in downtown Colorado Springs on their 100th Anniversary.
   Since its founding, Post 5 has been a consistent advocate for our 
incredible military community in Colorado Springs. Post 5 helped the 
``Pikes Peak or Bust'' Rodeo become a huge success. Their group led a 
campaign to elevate Medal of Honor recipient Floyd K. Lindstrom's 
memory which led to a VA outpatient clinic being named after him.
   American Legion Post 5 is a steadfast advocate for veterans and 
their families. The group hosts memorial services, supports homeless 
and impoverished veterans by sponsoring food and toy drives, and is a 
place for the veterans community to join together in fellowship to 
discuss important issues pertaining to their lives. As we celebrate our 
veterans' service to our great nation, we must thank this inspiring 
organization for their tremendously important service to our veterans 
in Colorado's 5th Congressional District. Please join me in wishing 
American Legion Post 5 a happy centennial anniversary.

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