[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1041]
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          RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMVETS POST 114

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2021

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize AMVETS Post 
114 of Elk Rapids, Michigan, for its 75 years of service to Veterans, 
their families, and their local community. Through their tireless work, 
Post 114 has become an indispensable part of Northern Michigan.
  As soldiers returned home from the battlefields of World War II, many 
recognized the need for a nationwide group advocating on behalf of our 
Veterans--in response, American Veterans (AMVETS) of World War II was 
founded on December 10, 1944. Shortly after, President Harry Truman and 
Congress officially chartered AMVETS in 1947. Throughout its 75 years 
of service, AMVETS Post 114 have worked tirelessly to support and 
advocate for meaningful policies on behalf of local servicemembers, 
Veterans, and their families. From scholarships for local students to 
organizing Military Funeral Honors, the efforts of Post 114 have 
assisted thousands of Michigan Veterans and ensured the people of Elk 
Rapids and Northern Michigan honor the service and sacrifice of our 
Veterans.
  Madam Speaker, it's my honor to recognize AMVETS Post 114 for decades 
of successful support for the Veterans of Northern Michigan. 
Michiganders can take great pride in knowing the First District is home 
to such dedicated citizens. On behalf of my constituents, I wish them 
all the best in their future endeavors.

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