[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8549]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RHODE ISLAND VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 97TH ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

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                        HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 2016

  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the men and women 
of the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars, which is holding its 97th 
Annual State Convention this Saturday.
  All of us are fortunate to live in a free and safe society because of 
the brave actions and extraordinary sacrifices of the men and women who 
have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.
  We owe our troops, veterans and their families our gratitude and deep 
respect, in addition to the exceptional care and benefits they have 
earned while serving our great nation.
  The Rhode Island VFW has been the leading voice for veterans and 
their families in my home state for decades.
  I am proud to work with them to strengthen mental health services, 
expand job training opportunities, and ensure that all of Rhode 
Island's veterans have the tools and resources they need to get ahead.
  Rhode Island is home to more than 70,000 veterans today. They are all 
our heroes.
  I congratulate the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars on their 
97th Annual State Convention, and I look forward to joining them this 
Saturday.

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