[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10232]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF THE PINEY WOODS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 4816

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the 50th Anniversary 
of The Piney Woods Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4816 in Porter, Texas.
  Since the founding of Post 4816, on May 30, 1967, it has grown from a 
small unit of just forty members to a far-reaching organization of over 
three-hundred and fifty dedicated, engaged, and inspiring veterans.
  For fifty years, this post has been an integral part of the Porter 
Community. Its members have dedicated their time and resources to 
giving back to local veterans and the entire Porter population. Every 
year, their fundraising efforts allow them to contribute over $300,000 
to local causes, improving the lives of everyone in their community. 
Among the recipients are local children's hospitals, community 
assistance centers, and veterans and military families in need.
  In an effort to encourage community involvement and civil awareness, 
Post 4816 has created an awards program that recognizes outstanding 
teachers and students who display academic excellence and patriotism. 
Similar awards are reserved to recognize local law enforcement 
officers, medical first responders, and other public servants who show 
a clear dedication to improving their community.
  Post 4816's commitment to service has gone far deeper than just 
public recognitions and charitable donations. By organizing hospital 
and home visits to sick and disabled veterans, Post 4816 has left a 
lasting impact on the lives of many of our community's former service 
members.
  This support system is just one way that Post 4816 embodies the 
mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. By fostering a comradery 
amongst the veterans of overseas conflict, serving the current service 
members and veterans in our community, and advocating on behalf of all 
United States veterans, the members of Post 4816 have completed this 
mission many times over.
  It is my honor to join our local veterans, the citizens of Porter, 
and the entire Eighth District of Texas to congratulate the veterans of 
Post 4816 on their fifty-year anniversary, to recognize their history 
of public service, and to thank them for their dedicated work for our 
veterans and our community.

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