[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 11 ELEFSON-ZEUSKE'S 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2019

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor American Legion 
Post 117 Elefson-Zeuske as its members celebrate the 100th anniversary 
of their charter in Shawano, Wisconsin.
  Post 117 was chartered on November 1, 1919 in the name of Edwin 
Elefson as a patriotic veterans organization dedicated to supporting 
America's service members and veterans. A member of the 32nd Red Arrow 
Division, Elefson was killed in action on September 14, 1918 in France. 
He is memorialized at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery.
  The Post held its first meeting on November 17, 1919 shortly after 30 
members signed the original charter. In 1942, the Post changed its name 
to Elefson-Zeuske in honor of Wilmer Zeuske. A Sergeant in the U.S. 
Army, Wilmer Zeuske was killed in action during World War II.
  For 100 years, the Post has been an active member of the greater 
Shawano community by sponsoring numerous activities with the goal of 
improving the community, state, and nation. The members work hard to 
improve youth leadership through school programs, Boy Scout programs, 
and American Legion baseball.
  The Post has helped develop statewide veteran programs to ensure that 
veterans are cared for when they return home from service. The members 
of Elefson-Zeuske truly embody the qualities of patriotism and selfless 
service to this country.
  Madam Speaker, I urge all members of this body to join me in thanking 
Post 117 for its support of veterans, students, and the Shawano 
community

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