[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E585]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 337

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the 
American Legion Post 337 Mixtacki-Johnson on its 100th Anniversary.
  Post 337 was formed on May 16, 1921 when 15 founding members came 
together to sign the Legion constitution in Pulaski, Wisconsin. For 100 
years, the Pulaski American Legion Post 337 has upheld the vision of 
legions across the country to the highest degree. Post 337 proudly 
carried the name of Pulaski native and World War One veteran, Private 
Adam Mixtacki, who was killed in action in France in 1918 at just 21 
years old upon their founding. In 1950 they added the name of fellow 
Pulaski resident and Airforce Veteran, Sergeant Harvey Johnson. 
Sergeant Johnson was killed in action in Germany during World War Two 
when his B-26 was shot down by enemy fire.
  The legion carries on the memory, service, and sacrifice of Private 
Mixtacki and Sergeant Johnson through their vision of strengthening 
America by improving the lives of veterans, the military, and their 
families.
  Post 337 has continued to grow from their beginnings of 15 founding 
members 100 years ago. Post 337 now has members from Brown, Oconto, 
Shawano, and Outagamie Counties, who work together to teach future 
generations about the importance of service. The members of the Post 
337 are a true inspiration and example for all Americans. The continued 
service and dedication that the members of Post 337 have shown to not 
only the Pulaski community, but to the United States of America is 
deserving of the highest degree of recognition.
  As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Post 337, we must recognize 
the outstanding services that they have and continue to provide to 
Pulaski and surrounding communities. In addition to providing the color 
guard and rifle squads for local ceremonies, Post 337 enjoys supporting 
the Pulaski High School and other organizations in countless ways. Post 
337 sponsors sporting events, band trips, Badger Boys State, Youth 
Government day, offers scholarships and ceremonies, all of which have 
provided countless opportunities for members of the Pulaski community.
  Post 337 has been a voice for the men and women who have served our 
country. At Post 337 every day they put country before self, just as 
they did the day they enlisted. American Legion Post 337 Mixtacki-
Johnson is a true credit to Northeast Wisconsin.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the Pulaski American Legion 
Post 337 Mixtacki-Johnson as they come together to celebrate their 
100th Anniversary.

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