[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13420]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE REDEDICATION OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 40 HONORING 
                           PFC EDWARD RIBIERO

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the rededication 
of American Legion Post 40 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, honoring PFC 
Edward Ribiero.
   In the spring of 2010, heavy rains caused Little West Pond in 
Plymouth, Massachusetts to overflow, flooding American Legion Post 40. 
The flooding occurred not long after renovations had been completed on 
the Post and caused damage. The damage was so extensive that the entire 
building needed to be demolished. The Post's members began construction 
on a new, larger building in the hope of funding some construction 
costs by renting out their function room and gaining new members.
   Even when faced with such adversity and loss, the members of 
American Legion Post 40 persevered. They remained committed to pushing 
forward the reconstruction of a new building, and did not falter. Such 
determination is a testament to the character and integrity of the men 
and women who have defended our nation both past and present, and to 
Post members who undertook this project.
   The role of American Legion Posts cannot be understated. They remain 
sacred places for our veterans, playing a vital role in helping 
reintegrate our servicemen and women into society, especially those 
recently returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. That is why the 
rebuilding of American Legion Post 40 is such a great accomplishment. 
The members of the Post realized the important need for veterans to 
have a support community and they remained committed to ensuring that 
Plymouth had that in the new Post.
   Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the members of 
American Legion Post 40 for their hard work and determination. I am 
certain Post 40 will serve the community for many years to come.

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