[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1957]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING RION-BOWMAN VFW POST

  The SPEAKER. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. 
Cline) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Rion-Bowman 
VFW Post in Harrisonburg, Virginia, which recently celebrated its 100th 
anniversary.
  Founded in 1921, VFW Post 632 was the first Veterans of Foreign War 
chapter founded in the Shenandoah Valley and is one of the oldest in 
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  Combat veterans of every conflict since World War I have called this 
post home, and it has been led by 73 dedicated commanders over the 
years.
  Current Senior Vice Commander Christopher Rexrode noted the 
significance of celebrating this milestones during the pandemic, which 
has forced far too many veterans' clubs across the country to close. He 
is thankful his post has been able to keep its doors open and continue 
to serve as a place for veterans to gather, connect, and share 
experiences and comradery on a daily basis.
  Congratulations to VFW Post 632 on this great achievement, and I wish 
them another 100 years of success.

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