[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 283 ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the 
American Legion Post 283 Harold C. Anderson on its 100th Anniversary.
  Post 283 was founded on January 24, 1922, when 15 founding members 
came together to sign the Legion constitution forming the Suring 
American Legion Post. For 100 years, the Suring American Legion Post 
283 has upheld the vision of legions across the country to the highest 
degree. Post 283 proudly carries the name of Maple Valley native and 
World War One veteran, Private Harold Christian Anderson, Private 
Anderson enlisted in the armed forces in 1917, joining the 32nd 
Infantry Division in Waco, Texas before quickly being shipped to 
France. Private Anderson was wounded in action in France on October 7, 
1917, and succumbed to his wounds 6 days later just weeks before his 
22nd birthday. He was buried in France until he was exhumed and 
returned home to Oconto County.
  The legion carries on the memory, service, and sacrifice of Private 
Anderson through their vision of strengthening America by improving the 
lives of veterans, the military, and their families.
  Post 283 has continued to grow from their beginnings of 15 founding 
members 100 years ago. Post 283 now has over 80 members located across 
the United States, who work together to teach future generations about 
the importance of service. The members of Post 283 are a true 
inspiration and example for all Americans. The continued service and 
dedication that the members of Post 283 have shown to not only the 
Suring community, but to the United States of America is deserving of 
the highest degree of recognition. As we celebrate the 100th 
Anniversary of Post 283, we must recognize the outstanding services 
that they have and continue to provide to Suring and surrounding 
communities. Post 283 enjoys supporting the local Suring High School 
and other organizations in countless ways.
  Post 283 has been a voice for the men and women who have served our 
country. At Post 283 every day they put country before self, just as 
they did the day they joined the service. American Legion Post 283 
Harold C. Anderson is a true credit to Northeast Wisconsin.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the Suring American Legion 
Post 283 Harold C. Anderson as they come together to celebrate their 
100th Anniversary.

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