[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 186 (Friday, October 22, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF COLLEEN K. PHILLIPS UPON HER ELECTION AS 
            PRESIDENT OF THE OHIO AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 22, 2021

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Colleen K. 
Phillips of Hamler, Ohio, upon her election as President of the Ohio 
American Legion Auxiliary. Colleen Phillips's work has had a lasting 
influence on the American Legion Auxiliary and her community. She has 
proven herself as a leader and an advocate for countless veterans and 
their families across the state of Ohio.
  Colleen has been a member of the Warren L. McIntire, Hamler American 
Legion Post 262 for forty-three years. Her hard work and dedication 
helped establish the junior auxiliary at Hamler. Over the course of her 
career, she has held almost every office for the Auxiliary at the 
local, county, district, and state levels. Prior to this position, 
Colleen served as the Auxiliary's First Vice President for the past two 
years.
  The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio is to ``honor 
the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our 
veterans, military, and their families''. Members of the Auxiliary 
strive to advocate for veterans, educate citizens, mentor youth, and 
promote patriotism and peace. As President, Colleen will engage in 
monthly meetings, prepare newsletters, perform outreach for the 
community, and support the annual Buckeye Girls State program. Colleen 
has established challenging goals for the organization she plans to 
work towards during her year-long presidency.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Colleen Phillips on her assumption of duties as President of the Ohio 
American Legion Auxiliary and thanking her for service to our state. On 
behalf of the people of the Fifth District of Ohio, I wish Colleen all 
the best as president and in her future endeavors.

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