[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17621]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      AMERICAN LEGION OF OSAGE, IA

 Mr. HARKIN. Madam President, I would like to pay special 
tribute to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 278 of Osage, IA. On 
Sunday, April 18, the American Legion, the Auxiliary, and SAL held one 
of their ``famous omelet'' breakfasts for a fundraiser to support the 
Osage High School Band's trip to Washington, DC on May 29. The Osage 
band was chosen to represent Iowa in the parade at the dedication of 
the new World War II Memorial.
  It was necessary for the band to raise $65,000 so that all members 
could participate in this great event. The American Legion Family of 
Osage agreed to host a breakfast and to match funds that were raised 
that day. A number of Legion members cooked meals, with band members 
serving the food. In all, over 300 people were served.
  The American Legion was proud to present a check in the amount of 
$2,400.00 to band director Jeff Kirkpatrick at their regular monthly 
meeting on Wednesday, April 20.
  I join State Commander John Ross in congratulating his hometown band 
for being chosen to represent Iowa. Along with the Osage Legion family, 
I salute the community, the band, and all who helped in any way to make 
this trip possible.

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