[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14492]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE FRANCO AMERICAN WAR VETERANS

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Franco 
American War Veterans (FAWV) on their 80th Anniversary, and Post 31 of 
Lewiston, Maine on their 25th Anniversary.
  In early 1932, veterans of World War I began meeting in Massachusetts 
to establish a veteran's organization for veterans of French decent. 
They gathered signatures and were granted a charter by the Commonwealth 
of Massachusetts. In the succeeding years, posts were formed around 
Massachusetts, and quickly expanded to Rhode Island, Connecticut, New 
Hampshire, and Maine.
  This year, Post 31 of Lewiston, Maine celebrates its 25th 
Anniversary. Post 31 is an integral part of the Lewiston/Auburn 
community. Members of the Post have served as national officers in 
FAWV, and as leaders in the community. Among their many 
accomplishments, members of Post 31, through their work on the L/A 
Veterans' Council, helped establish and maintain the Veterans' Park in 
Lewiston and helped convince the Department of Veterans' Affairs to 
locate its new community based outpatient clinic in Lewiston. In 
addition, the Post 31 Color Guard participates in many ceremonies each 
year, and their presence helps enhance the ceremony.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Franco American War 
Veterans on their 80th Anniversary and Post 31 of Lewiston, Maine, on 
their 25th Anniversary.

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