[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4569-4570]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. KATHY JO McMILLION REINSMITH

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments and dedication of the current President of the 
Department of Pennsylvania's Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, Mrs. Kathy Jo McMillion Reinsmith. Mrs. Reinsmith will be 
recognized for her service at the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Testimonial 
Dinner on April 12.
  Over the past decade Kathy Reinsmith has worked consistently to 
increase the value of the community in which she has lived. Not only 
has Mrs. Reinsmith served four terms as President, four terms as Sr. 
Vice President, and one term as Jr. Vice President of her Auxiliary, 
she is now serving her second year as Trustee. As President of the 
Department of Pennsylvania's Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, Mrs. Reinsmith has made it her mission to travel 
throughout the State of Pennsylvania and the United States, inspecting 
auxiliaries and attending a variety of functions in order to reach out 
to those around her. She has dedicated her time and energy not only to 
helping veterans in need, but also to students at Chambersburg High 
School where she has constantly served as a teacher. Currently, Mrs. 
Reinsmith serves as a Life Member for both the Durff-Kuhn VFW Ladies 
Auxiliary and the Scotland School for Veterans Children and the VFW 
National Home for Children. Her commitment to her community has been 
exhibited through her involvement with several organizations, many of 
which she has chaired, including the Voice of Democracy, Buddy Poppy 
Jr. Girls, and the Patriots Pen Program.
  Through these prominent positions Mrs. Reinsmith has volunteered much 
of her time

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to fundraising for the local community. One of her most memorable 
accomplishments is her dedication to the Food Stand at the Shippensburg 
Community Fair. She spent a multitude of hours working with those in 
the community to make the Fair a positive experience for all. Mrs. 
Reinsmith's passion and hard work have not gone unnoticed. During her 
first term as District 18 President in 1999, she received the 
Outstanding District President Medallion. While serving her second term 
as President of District 18, she received the Nation ``Remembrance'' 
Plate for the Legislative Program as well as the Outstanding Department 
Chairman Medallion. Mrs. Reinsmith was also recognized for her service 
to the community and was given the National ``Everyone Achieves Magic'' 
Plate.
  As she reflects upon her work as President of the Ladies Auxiliary, 
Mrs. Reinsmith can be proud of her life of service with which she has 
found a great amount of success. I look forward to celebrating the 
contributions and accomplishments of such a dedicated individual. Her 
involvement has brought a greater appreciation to our area and has 
surely been an asset to the community. I would like to wish Mrs. Kathy 
Jo Reinsmith all the best in her future endeavors as she continues to 
serve the Chambersburg County School District as a devoted teacher. I 
am sure she will continue to do great things for the community and I 
thank her for her dedication and service.

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