[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE ELMHURST AMERICAN LEGION, THE BROADVIEW-HILLSIDE AMERICAN 
            LEGION, AND THE COLLEGE OF DuPAGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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                           HON. HENRY J. HYDE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention today 
the commendable efforts and charitable spirit of the Elmhurst American 
Legion, the Broadview-Hillside American Legion, and the College of 
DuPage Jazz Ensemble.
  In particular, I would like to recognize Mr. Charles Levitt, 
Commander of the Broadview-Hillside American Legion, Mr. Dante Laudati, 
Commander of the Elmhurst American Legion, Mr. Anthony Barone, Chief 
Liaison of the Elmhurst American Legion, and Mr. Tom Tallman, the 
Director of the College of DuPage Arts Center Jazz Ensemble.
  Their unselfish efforts combined with the patriotic spirit of the 
members of these organizations represent the finest qualities of all 
Americans. The members of this energetic group held an event on October 
19, 2003 in Elmhurst, Illinois to raise funds for the Armed Forces 
Children's Education Fund. This noteworthy fund is committed to helping 
the children of military men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice 
while fighting the war on terrorism. I am proud of the efforts made by 
these faithful and patriotic citizens. They serve as a fine example of 
citizens sharing their prosperity with the families of the men and 
women who risk their lives to secure our freedoms.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in honoring and offering 
congratulations to all of these outstanding Americans.

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