[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 184 (Monday, November 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1459-E1460]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING NEIL NEARY FOR THE 2019 MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 18, 2019

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Neil Neary of 
Butte for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for is service 
to his country and commitment to the American Legion.
   Mr. Neary is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean 
War. He was a member of the engineering corps and received 
commendations including the Good Conduct Medal. After his service in 
the Army, Mr. Neary brought back his spirit of service to his community 
as a member of American Legion Post 1 in Butte.
   As a member of the Montana American Legion for 62 years, Mr. Neary 
has been an important figure for the Legion. He served in various roles 
over the years and was the Department of Montana State Commander for 
three

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of those years. Mr. Neary's long service and leadership in the Montana 
American Legion has made him a patriotic role model for many in his 
community.
   I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending Neil Neary for 
his dedication and commitment.

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