[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15994]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  IN RECOGNITION OF MR. DANIEL C. WALL

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Daniel C. Wall, who will leave his elected position as Commander of The 
Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Michigan, in August. For the 
last year, Mr. Wall has led the Michigan Detachment of the S.A.L. with 
wisdom and with grace, and has used his time in this position to aid 
the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces in an exemplary fashion.
  Mr. Wall has served in the Sons of The American Legion for many 
years, and holds a Life Membership card from Robert A. Demars Sons of 
The American Legion Squadron 67 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. During his 
time as a member, he has held many offices within the S.A.L., including 
all offices at the Squadron level; District Commander, Adjutant, and 
others; State Commander, Adjutant, and Zone 1 Commander.
  Mr. Wall was elected to serve as the State of Michigan Commander in 
1999. During his time in the position, Mr. Wall focused much of his 
attention upon the education of his fellow members, so that they might 
know more about the purpose, programs, awards, officer duties and the 
benefits of their organization. He believed that this would not only 
help to recruit new members, but would also give current members a 
better appreciation for the many beneficial things that the S.A.L. does 
on a daily basis.
  As Commander, Mr. Wall has also presided over the many efforts of the 
S.A.L. in the State of Michigan, including assisting local posts in 
their activities, initiating programs for Veterans, volunteering at 
V.A. homes and hospitals, and fundraising. In 1999, the S.A.L. raised 
over $514,000 for V.A. homes and hospitals, and over $181,000 for the 
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. In addition, Mr. Wall has 
served as a member of national S.A.L. committees.
  I applaud Mr. Daniel C. Wall on the job he has done as State of 
Michigan Commander of the Sons of the American Legion. He has dedicated 
much of his life to improving the lives of the Veterans of our great 
Nation, and for this he is to be commended. On behalf of the entire 
United States Senate, I thank Mr. Wall for his dedication, and wish him 
continued success in the future.

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