[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E219-E220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION 
                               AUXILIARY

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2020

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the one hundredth 
anniversary of the national American Legion Auxiliary and the special 
one hundredth anniversary celebration being held by the Corning 
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 746.
  The Auxiliary was founded shortly after the American Legion was 
chartered after World War I. It was decided that a new women's 
organization should be founded that was closely

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tied to the Legion, Since the Auxiliary was founded, their goal has 
been to serve veterans and their families--a goal at which they have 
succeeded at time and time again. Even one hundred years later, the 
women of the Auxiliary continue on in their quest to help as many 
veterans as possible--and for that, we are deeply thankful.
  The one hundredth anniversary held by the Corning American Legion 
Auxiliary Unit No. 746 will include remarks from several local and 
national officials. The Corning unit has been in operation since May 
13, 1929 and will soon be celebrating ninety-one years of helping 
veterans.
  Currently, the national American Legion Auxiliary has more than six 
hundred thousand members across the country who volunteer countless 
hours of their time and effort to perform various services. The 
Auxiliary has also stood with the American Legion to advocate for 
various issues such as veterans' rights, enhancing United States 
Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and ending homelessness among 
veterans.
  This organization has always and will continue to serve our nation's 
veterans. I thank them for their service, unwavering commitment, and 
dedication to their mission.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body join me to 
recognize the one hundredth Anniversary of the American Legion 
Auxiliary.

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