[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5148]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF M.L. ``MIKE'' ANGLIN

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2002

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I speak today in memory of M.L. 
``Mike'' Anglin, of Longview, Texas, a beloved member of his community, 
a veteran and loving father, who passed away at the age of 85.
  Mike spent his life serving his country and community. He was the 
Commander of the American Legion Post #140 for over 30 years. Because 
of his long service there, he was saluted as the Texas State American 
Legion veteran of the year on three separate occasions. He was a 
Lieutenant in World War II but became a General for his veterans back 
in East Texas. Without his help, VFW posts 4002, 1183, 140 and 131 
would not have even existed. He also worked to obtain the Veterans 
Clinic in Longview. Beyond the American Legion, Mike was active in 4-H, 
March of Dimes, Boys and Girls State and was one of the original 
organizers of the East Texas State Fair.
  This loving family-man is survived by his wife, Zelma, two daughters, 
Celia and Cynthia, three sisters and a granddaughter. He not only loved 
his county but cared for its people. East Texas has lost a unique 
individual and he will be missed. We will remember with sadness the 
passing of a true American, a beloved father, and a legend in East 
Texas who will not easily be forgotten--M.L. ``Mike'' Anglin.

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