[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10767]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LEWIS COUNTY VFW

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2010

  Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lewis County 
chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars and to congratulate the group on 
their 50th anniversary. For over a half century, the VFW has served as 
the foundation for local veterans outreach and assistance, as well as a 
major supporter of our community in Lowville and surrounding areas.
  Just as our soldiers pledge to leave no man or woman behind, the 
Lewis County VFW carries on that promise to our current and future 
veterans, helping all of us make good on the pledge to provide real 
opportunities to our troops upon their return from service.
  The Lewis County VFW embodies what their national organization 
strives for--providing services that extend beyond the realm of 
veterans helping veterans. Their outreach and service in our region is 
invaluable and encourages community participation and volunteerism from 
both those in the armed forces and civilians alike.
  From help in community food kitchens, work in blood drives, and 
assisting our veterans to receive their hard-earned benefits, the Lewis 
County VFW in New York's 23rd Congressional District truly knows how to 
accomplish their mission in making our area a better place.
  Our local VFW in Lewis County increases civic pride and its 50 great 
years of serving our community is nothing short of remarkable. I would 
like to again thank them for their service and wish them the best 
moving forward.

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