[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THANKING THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 290 FOR SPONSORING THE MOVING WALL

  (Ms. Foxx of North Carolina was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and thank The American 
Legion Post 290 in King, North Carolina, for recently sponsoring a 
traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
  Referred to as ``The Moving Wall,'' this replica is 246 feet in 
length and honors every servicemember who made the ultimate sacrifice 
while serving in Vietnam.
  In late April to early May, The Moving Wall was displayed at The 
American Legion Post 290 in King, and I was fortunate enough to attend 
the closing ceremony and offer a few remarks about its importance.
  The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored the event, and doing so takes 
serious and dedicated planning by all who are involved.
  This event came together through countless hours of preparation and 
diligence in monitoring the wall while it was in King.
  Sheila Winfrey, the 290 unit president; Lynn Shouse, the vice 
president; Cherryl Penn; and Jessie Penn deserve tremendous credit for 
putting this entire event together.
  The citizens of King and those from the area who came to view The 
Moving Wall indicated that they share the exact same sentiment.
  We are all grateful for the dedication and efforts of these four 
wonderful individuals in helping put this event together, as well as 
grateful for those represented on the wall.
  Everyone who was fortunate enough to attend, me included, would agree 
that they did a fantastic job all around.
  It is my hope that many others across our Nation will attend such 
events where The Moving Wall is displayed and take the time to learn of 
its importance and the sacrifices made to preserve and protect the 
freedoms we are all blessed to have by those who have served and 
especially those who lost their lives in service.

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