[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1074-E1075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE CAPTAIN JAMES McFARLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 79

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 8, 2023

  Mr. KIM of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Captain 
James McFarland American Legion Post 79 in Burlington City as

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they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Post's 
building this Veterans Day.
  After starting operations in 1919, both veterans and community 
members of Burlington City came together to erect the building that 
currently stands today. Originally constructed to honor those who 
bravely served our nation in World War I and completed in 1923, this 
weekend marks the Post's 100 years of service to our community and 
continued mission of honoring the service of our veterans. Named after 
Captain James McFarland, a resident of Burlington, who served as a 
medical doctor in the 113th Infantry during the first World War, his 
legacy lives on today in Post 79 and the veteran community that 
continues service to others by following in his footsteps.
  While many community members locally know Post 79 for their success 
in maintaining a Drum and Bugle Corps and attending many local events 
and parades, the Post has also coordinated many efforts to connect our 
neighbors with crucial resources. From blood drives to their annual 
Thomas Ryan Scholarship for students, they have made an indelible 
impact on those around them. Now as an organization consisting of 55 
members, Post 79 is undoubtedly an integral pan of what makes our 
community thrive.
  Beyond these first 100 years of service to our community, Post 79 is 
taking even more steps to honor our veterans' stories through 
establishing their Memorial Walkway. This will provide all families of 
veterans with a place to reflect and honor our servicemembers' 
sacrifice for many years to come.
  This weekend as we honor both the 100th anniversary of Post 79 and 
Veterans Day, I wish our veteran community all the best in honoring 
this momentous occasion. I look forward to continuing to work to honor 
our veterans' memories for many more years to come.

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