[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 70 (Thursday, April 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              HONORING ANGOLA'S MEMORIAL VFW POST NO. 7205

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2021

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Angola's 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7205 as they prepare to celebrate 
their 75th anniversary.
  Founded in the wake of the Second World War on May 26, 1946, the 
Angola VFW post was named after George Anspaugh, a Steuben County 
native who was killed in the war while serving in the U.S. Navy.
  The post, which boasts 178 members and 200 auxiliary members, earned 
``All American Post'' status in 2019 for its community contributions, 
participation in VFW events and ability to recruit and retain members.
  I am inspired by the mission of Angola's VFW, and VFW posts 
nationwide, to not only help veterans recover from the wounds of war 
but also to ensure that the national memory of those who served is 
never forgotten.
  From holding a Poppy Drive every year on November 7 to commemorate 
the end of the First World War to hosting Veterans Suicide Awareness 
Day to raise proceeds for the Veterans Suicide Crisis Hotline, and 
more, Hoosiers thank Angola's VFW Post for their work.
  This record is testament to VFW Post No. 7205's longevity and 
achievement, for which Angola, and northeast Indiana, is grateful.

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