[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15987]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, NORTHEAST CHAPTER 187

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                           HON. BETO O'ROURKE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2014

  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to recognize the Disabled 
American Veterans, Northeast Chapter 187, a distinguished Veterans 
Service Organization in El Paso, Texas.
  The Disabled American Veterans, Northeast Chapter 187 is comprised of 
former service members. The chapter develops new relationships and 
cultivates existing bonds among our veteran community, elected 
officials and government agencies; honors the memory of service members 
who died in service; and informs its members of state and federal 
legislative changes and policy ideas relevant to veterans.
  With 1,508 members, the Disabled American Veterans, Northeast Chapter 
187 is the sixth largest chapter in Texas. Their leadership includes 
three Combat Related Special Compensation ambassadors; four VA and 
Disabled American Veterans-certified service officers; a past District 
1 Commander, who oversees El Paso, Midland, Lubbock and as far as Big 
Spring and Amarillo, Texas; and the Past-State Legislative Chairman. 
The Disabled American Veterans, Northeast Chapter 187 has members from 
World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and up to Operations 
Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The chapter includes multiple POWs 
and Purple Heart recipients.
  Chartered in July 1972, Disabled American Veterans, Northeast Chapter 
187 is an asset to our veteran community. I thank the Disabled American 
Veterans, Northeast Chapter 187 for their commitment to honoring our 
veterans and for helping to strengthen the bonds in the El Paso 
community. I am glad that Veteran Service Organizations like these 
exist in our area, and I thank them for their selfless service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me to 
honor and recognize the Disabled American Veterans, Northeast Chapter 
187.

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