[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MINNESOTA'S VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

  (Mr. HAGEDORN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HAGEDORN. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce a resolution 
commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Department of Minnesota 
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  The Minnesota VFW was founded on January 17, 1921, and, today, has 
over 200 posts across the State and serves more than 32,000 veterans 
who fought for America honorably overseas, as well as an additional 
21,000 auxiliary members, consisting of veterans' family members.
  The Minnesota VFW Century of Service has helped strengthen the common 
bonds of our military heroes by improving the quality of life for 
veterans and their families. The VFW provides a wide array of services 
to its members, including youth development and scholarships, national 
security advocacy, legislative affairs, citizenship education, 
veterans' fellowship retreats, and financial assistance for disabled 
veterans.
  I am incredibly grateful to those at the Minnesota VFW who work 
tirelessly on behalf of our States' veterans. Here is to another 100 
more years. I ask Members to cosponsor my resolution.

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