[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 364 AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2003

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
extraordinary group of men and women in Northern Virginia. This year, 
members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 364 in Woodbridge, 
Virginia have received several awards and honors and several members 
are serving as officers at District and Department level. These 
accomplished individuals are valued contributors to the Northern 
Virginia community, and I commend them for their efforts.
  As the 2002-2003 16th District President, Barbara A. Stevenson 
presided over 11 Units in the Northern Zone, Department of Virginia.
  Kara Byrd served as the Commander of Post 364 and was honored twice 
for her hard work this year. She was the recipient of the Department of 
Virginia Member of the Year Award for 2001-2002. She also earned the 
Kathleen Seefeldt Community Service Award from the Dale City Civic 
Association.
  Devon Cabot served as Honorary Junior Vice President, Southern 
Division for 2002-2003.
  Laura Carruthers served as Department of Virginia Junior Secretary 
for 2002-2003.
  Unit 364 Junior President Meaghan Cabot received the Department of 
Virginia Junior Member of the Year Award for 2001-2002.
  Receiving the American Legion Auxiliary National Award for the most 
outstanding Unit Community Service Program in the Southern Division for 
2001-2002 was Cathy Carruthers, also the Department of Virginia 
National Security Chairman for 2002-2003.
  Another multiple award winner, Marcia Wheatley, served as Department 
of Virginia Legislative Chairman for 2002-2003. She was chosen for the 
American Legion Auxiliary National Award for the most outstanding Unit 
Legislative Program in the Southern Division for 2001-2002 and also 
received the Catherine Spellane Citizen of the Year Award presented by 
the Dale City Civic Association.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all the men and women who serve the American Legion Auxiliary 
Unit 364. Their constant efforts on behalf of the community, state, and 
nation deserve our highest praise. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating this group of extraordinary citizens.

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