[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 99 (Thursday, June 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E604]
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      HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2022

  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing the Disabled American Veterans on the 100th anniversary of 
its founding.
  In 1920, Judge Robert Marx, a disabled veteran from World War I, 
convened a group of veterans in Cincinnati, Ohio to form the Disabled 
American Veterans of the World War, or DAVWW. The DAVWW spoke for the 
hundreds of thousands of veterans who were rendered disabled during 
their service.
  In 1932, Congress granted a federal charter to DAVWW, establishing it 
as the official voice of disabled veterans. In 1943, with the coming of 
another world war, the organization shortened its name to Disabled 
American Veterans, or DAV.
  Disabled American Veterans has been among the leading organizations 
in advocating for legislation that improves the treatment of disabled 
veterans. Filing claims, providing rides, creating job placement 
programs, and advocating for legislation are just some of the ways 
Disabled American Veterans have helped our wounded warriors return to 
full, productive lives in our communities.
  Veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our way of life, 
deserve our admiration, respect, and support. I commend the Disabled 
American Veterans' commitment to our Nation's veterans and invite my 
colleagues to join me in honoring Disabled American Veterans and its 
century of service.

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