[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 694, NORTHPORT ON THE 
   OCCASION OF 75 YEARS OF SPONSORSHIP BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 41

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 1999

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pray tribute to the 
American Legion Post #694 of Northport, NY, for its continuous support 
for Boy Scout Troop #41. For the past 75 years the American Legion Post 
has sponsored this troop, making it the oldest sponsorship in New York 
State. Post 694's commitment to this troop and its membership over 
these many years symbolizes all that is truest in America; patriotism, 
loyalty and love of country.
  All of the good deeds that men do, does in fact live after them. So 
that today, we salute the many members of the American Legion Post 694 
who began and continued the sponsorship up until this present date. In 
a society that seeks great heroes and leaders, it is most commendable 
that the American Legion Post 694 has striven mightily to maintain this 
troop with honor and dignity, and to provide a positive role model.
  On Sunday, May 2, 1999, when family, friends and members of the 
American Legion Post 694 and the Boy Scout Troop 41 gather to celebrate 
this outstanding accomplishment, let us all applaud this Herculean 
effort and achievement.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
salute the members of the American Legion Post 694, past and present, 
in an acknowledgment of a deed well done.

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