[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17512]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLORADO D.A.V. CHAPTER 26

 Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and honor 
the 50th anniversary of Colorado Chapter 26 of the Disabled American 
Veterans.
  July 26, 1999 is the anniversary of this distinguished group. Chapter 
26 consists of over 2,000 veterans, making it the largest chapter in 
Colorado. Not only did these men and women serve their country in a 
time of war, but they came home and continued to demonstrate their 
respect for America. Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and the State of 
Colorado have seen and felt their numerous contributions first hand in 
these times of peace--a peace which they helped to provide.
  The Veterans of Chapter 26 have never forgotten their duty to serve 
and defend, whether it be overseas or at home. Their un-relinquishing 
duty to America should be recognized.
  Reaching fifty years of service and dedication is a milestone in the 
lives of these men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the 
United States of America and became members of Chapter 26. These 
members offered their lives to protect our country. They survived the 
perils of war, not unscathed, to come home and continue to serve as 
outstanding citizens. They have shown a love that has been unwavering 
for fifty years towards this country that they sacrificed so much to 
preserve. They are models of patriotism, citizenship, and dedication to 
the freedoms cherished in these United States. And they continue to 
serve America with all of the pride and honor that they showed fifty 
years ago when they sacrificed their time and bodies for the freedom of 
others.
  So on July 26th 1999 the Colorado Chapter 26 of the United States 
Disabled American Veterans should be recognized and honored for the 
fifty years of unwavering pride and service--the ideals which America 
was built upon.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania is recognized.
  Mr. SPECTER. I thank the Chair.
  (The remarks of Mr. Specter pertaining to the introduction of S. 1425 
are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills 
and Joint Resolutions.'')
  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on behalf of the distinguished majority 
leader, I have been asked to recite the closing words.

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