[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 145 (Friday, September 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E907]
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 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK STATE MILITARY OFFICERS 
               ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th 
Anniversary of the New York State Military Officers Association of 
America (MOAA) Council of Chapters. The New York State MOAA Council has 
worked hard to bring New York State's chapters together since its 
charter in 1972 and is now the only state council to have held fifty 
consecutive conventions. It is my honor to recognize the dedication of 
New York State's chapters to MOAA's mission as they celebrate this 
incredible achievement in New York's 21st District.
  Since 1972, the New York State MOAA Council has worked hard to 
promote the ``Never Stop Serving'' motto of MOAA. In 1970, Lt. Col. 
Leslie Reichardt, United State Air Force (Ret.) led the New York MOAA 
Chapters in uniting to create a Council of Chapters. The Council was 
chartered on October 7, 1972 with the goal of promoting camaraderie and 
selfless service among its members.
  MOAA works to bring the voices of all military officers to the 
highest levels of government through leading the charge on fighting for 
fair compensation and benefits for all members of the military 
community. The New York State MOAA Council fosters relationships among 
military officers at every stage of their career, so they can work 
together to protect the rights and interests of officers and their 
families. This work has led them to be the top ranked association in 
advocating for all members of the uniformed services for 15 years. Not 
only do member chapters work for the military community, they also are 
active within their communities and support a wide variety of service 
member organizations.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to congratulate the New 
York State MOAA Chapter of Councils on 50 years of loyal service to our 
military officers. And I want to thank all of you and your families for 
selflessly dedicating your lives to our Nation's armed services. I 
thank them for their service.

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