[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E206-E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE DAVID A. SOLARI POST 151 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2020

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the David A. 
Solari Post 151 of the American Legion on its 100th anniversary.
  On November 29, 1919, a meeting was held at City Hall in Pittsburg, 
California to discuss a new American Legion Veterans Post. On December 
18, 1919, the Post received its charter and David Irwin became the 
first Post Commander with 47 members. The post was named for Private 
David A. Solari, 91st Division, 362 Infantry Regiment, Company G, who 
gave his life in service to his country in the Argonne Forest of France 
during World War I.
  Throughout its history, Post 151 has provided services to countless 
veterans, growing to its largest membership of 567 during the Korean 
War. In service of our veterans, Post 151 conducts monthly meetings 
about resources, programs, and benefits for veterans. Members of the 
Post have provided Color Guards during parades in Contra Costa County 
and honored survivors of the Bataan Death March. Post 151 has provided 
Military Honors for as many as 40 veterans and their families in a 
single year. Its members also serve their community by visiting sick 
and wounded veterans in the hospital and providing transportation for 
veterans to VA hospitals and County Veterans Service Offices.

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  The David A. Solari Post 151 of the American Legion works tirelessly 
for our community of veterans and their families. We honor the service 
of our veterans and congratulate the David A. Solari Post 151 of the 
American Legion on its 100th anniversary.

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