[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15086]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     PENNSYLVANIA AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PRESIDENT ANN CONEYBEER

  Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, today, I honor the many women who serve 
our veterans through their tireless efforts and membership in 
auxiliaries of such organizations as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and 
the American Legion to name a few. These women, the wives, mothers, 
sisters and daughters of veterans give tirelessly of their time to 
provide needed assistance and funding to veterans and their families in 
the communities.
  In particular, I cite Ann Coneybeer--the outgoing President of the 
Pennsylvania American Legion Auxiliary. In July 2004, Ann will complete 
her tour of duty in this elected position.
  Ann had four brothers who served in World War II thus making her 
eligible for membership in the Legion. For the past 41 years she has 
been a very active member where she has served as Unit President, 
Western Vice President and Department Vice President. In between Ann 
held a number of chairmanships at the State level including Leadership, 
Americanism, Constitution and By-Laws, Finance, Membership, 
Parliamentarian, Poppy and Veterans Affairs & Rehab and Children and 
Youth. Serving as Chairman is often a thankless job, but Ann fulfilled 
these responsibilities with dedication, energy and persistence.
  As Ann Coneybeer departs office, I extend to her my thanks and the 
thanks of Pennsylvania veterans and their families for her many years 
of service, for her leadership and, most of all, for her belief in the 
cause of our Nation's veterans and our Nation's principles. She is 
truly a great American and it is a privilege that I honor her today.

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