[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5045-S5046]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING REESE-HYMAN AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 96

 Mr. OSSOFF. Mr. President, I rise to commend the Reese-Hyman 
American Legion Post No. 96 on its 100th anniversary.
  Founded in 1923 by World War I veterans from Warren and Glascock 
Counties, the Reese-Hyman American Legion was named in honor of 
Cummings Reese and Samuel Hart Hyman, the only Warren County residents 
who lost their lives in service to the Nation during World War I. 
According to Eric Wilkerson, who had served as the post's adjutant for 
17 years, the local chapter quickly grew to over 100 members in its 
first few months and became very active in the community, including 
running the annual Warren-Glascock County Fair.
  Led today by Commander Patricia Hambsch, the Reese-Hyman American 
Legion Post No. 96 continues bringing local veterans together, helping 
them access their hard-earned benefits and advocating for policies that 
help veterans. In July, its members gathered in Warrenton to celebrate 
the 100th anniversary of the Reese-Hyman American Legion Post No. 96.
  As Georgia's U.S. Senator, I thank all of Georgia's veterans for 
their service and sacrifice on behalf of our Nation, and I commend the 
Reese-Hyman American Legion Post No. 96 on this momentous 
occasion.

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