[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 126 (Thursday, July 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E642]
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                      IN HONOR OF STEPHANIE BARON

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2020

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Stephanie A. 
Baron, who is being honored for her work as the Veterans of Foreign War 
(VFW) New Hampshire State President over the past year. VFW works to 
ensure that all veterans are recognized for their service and sacrifice 
on behalf of our nation. President Baron served during an unprecedented 
year. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped VFW continue 
fulfilling its mission by facilitating the organization's transition to 
online programming and even helped conduct their first Virtual 
Convention.
  A resident of Merrimack, President Baron is a devoted mother and 
grandmother who is deeply committed to supporting veterans in her 
community. When she is not busy improving the lives of veterans in our 
state, President Baron works for herself as a nail technician.
  Her grandfather, Adam P. Plynkofsky, served in the United States Army 
in World War II from 1941 to 1944, receiving the three Bronze Stars and 
the Purple Heart. His sacrifices shaped President Baron's passion for 
giving back to veterans and their families.
  Since joining the VFW Auxiliary, President Baron has diligently 
served the organization in many capacities. She has held roles as 
Senior Vice President, Department Scholarship Chairman, Youth 
Activities chair, and Auxiliary Chaplain. She is a Life member of the 
VFW National Home for Children and a member of the American Legion.
  On behalf of all of my constituents in New Hampshire's First 
Congressional District, I want to thank Stephanie Baron for her 
longstanding devotion to our state and our Veterans. I congratulate her 
on a successful term as State President and thank her for all that she 
has done, and will continue to do, to support Granite State veterans.

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