[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21690-21691]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMENDING THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 3

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2009

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate The 
American Legion

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Post 3 for their hard work, service and dedication to the Alexandria/
Pineville area, and to the nation.
  In 2009 alone, The American Legion Post 3 donated $34,500 to more 
than 30 laudable organizations throughout central Louisiana. Post 3 
will be honored with a ``Legiontown USA'' program and subsequent 
ceremony on September 16, the anniversary of the organization's 
congressional charter, as American Legion Day.
  The ``Legiontown USA'' campaign was recently introduced to increase 
awareness of the activities and efforts of local posts in communities 
throughout the United States and worldwide. This movement is beneficial 
for it gives our courageous veterans the recognition they deserve.
  On a national level, The American Legion is a patriotic, non-profit 
organization devoted to advocating for our veterans on Capitol Hill. It 
is an honor and privilege to have such a prominent and compassionate 
institution in the 5th District of Louisiana.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending The 
American Legion Post 3 for their loyalty and dedication to our nation's 
veterans, as well as for their tremendous service to the communities of 
central Louisiana.

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