[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 10 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING SHINGLEHOUSE AMERICAN LEGION POST 503

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530 in Potter County 
on its 100th anniversary.
  This Friday, January 13, will be 100 years since its charter was 
enacted.
  In celebration of this monumental anniversary, Shinglehouse is 
hosting a weeklong open house for the public. Events include special 
meals, activities for all ages, and lots of prizes.
  In the early years of the Shinglehouse American Legion, members 
gathered at the drycleaning shop of ``Shorty'' Klinger. As time went on 
and membership grew, the post reached its top membership in 1999 when 
it had 284 members and 271 social members.
  Today, it remains a traditional-style legion, with community 
engagement and a focus on projects that support the legions four 
pillars: Veterans affairs and rehabilitation, national security, 
Americanism, and children and youth.
  The post continues to support community projects like Adopt-a-
Highway, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, and the Wounded 
Warriors.
  Mr. Speaker, the Shinglehouse American Legion Post 530 continues to 
serve as a community pillar. From supporting local charities, to 
providing a meeting house for veterans of all ages, they remain an 
important part of the community.
  Congratulations to all Shinglehouse American Legion members on their 
centennial anniversary.

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