[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14419]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 91, NO. 137 AND AUXILIARY UNIT NO. 
                                   91

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 13, 2006

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, today we recognize the American Legion Post 
No. 91 and Auxiliary Unit No. 91 in Romney, WV, and Post No. 137 in 
Capon Bridge, WV. Both are located in my district, Hampshire County.
  Post No. 91 has a long tradition of monthly meetings since 1920, 
sponsoring strong child and youth programs, and flying flags on 
holidays such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, and 
Hampshire Heritage days. Post Commander Madelaine Shallcross has 
boosted membership to 450 members.
  Auxiliary Unit No. 91 is led by 7-year President Diana Haines. 
Founded in 1926 with only 22 members, it has now grown to be part of 
the third largest unit in the State. The 435 members volunteer and 
maintain the expense of the Hampshire County Library. In 1926, the 
auxiliary assisted the Legion in designing an honor roll plaque for the 
World War I servicemen of Hampshire County.
  Post No. 137 has an active membership of 400 in Capon Bridge, WV. 
Post Commander Bob Brasher is assisted by President Sally Reid and 
Larry LaFollette, head of the Sons of the Legion group.
  Each of these organizations provides a venue for fellowship, 
volunteerism, and patriotism. The service each member has given to 
their Nation and community shall be forever cherished and represented.

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