[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8022]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING AMERICAN LEGION POST #1871 45TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 1, 2015

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, all across America, hundreds of American 
Legion programs are actively engaging in their respective communities, 
making the neighborhoods in which they operate better places to live. 
In New York's 16th Congressional District, which I represent, American 
Legion Post 1871 in Co-op City is celebrating its 45th year of actively 
engaging and strengthening the bonds between the residents in the Co-op 
City community.
  Legion Post 1871 was chartered October 27, 1970 as a veteran 
organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The organization has gained 
a reputation as being one of the nation's most active groups of 
veterans. The programs run by the members, or Legionnaires, include 
everything from youth mentorship to wholesome family events. American 
Legion Baseball, which Post 1871 participates in, is one of America's 
most successful youth programs, educating young people about the 
importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. And every time 
one of those remarkable events takes place, Post 1871 is advocating 
patriotism, honor, and the promotion of strong national security.
  Legion Post 1871 is also very active with issue advocacy, and often 
takes a stand on issues most important to the nation's veterans 
community through the passage resolutions passed by the volunteer 
leadership.
  Legion Post 1871 has also benefitted over the years by having strong 
Commanders at the helm, no surprise considering the array of decorated 
service members in the Legionnaires' ranks. Sol Cohen served as the 
very first Commander, and was later followed by Harley J. Mosley Sr., 
who became the post's longest serving leader. Past Commander Robert 
Feliciano became the first member from Post 1871 to serve as Bronx 
County Commander, and in 2012 Jerome L. Rice became the first Commander 
from the post to have been both selected and graduated from the 
National American Legion College.
  Legion Post 1871 has been a pillar of patriotism and strength in the 
community for 45 years, and I am honored to recognize their leaders and 
members for all of their incredible efforts. The work this fine 
organization has performed in and around Co-op City has unquestionably 
left an indelible mark on the community for the better, and I am 
certain they will continue to do so for many more years to come. 
Congratulations to the Legionnaires on this wonderful anniversary.

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