Recognizing the Disabled American Veterans 100th Anniversary

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Mr. HILL of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and thank the Disabled Veterans of the World War, now the Disabled Veterans of America, on its 100th anniversary.

It was founded in 1920 and headed by World War I veteran and Cincinnati Judge Robert S. Marx. The DAV has stood as an organization of disabled veterans serving veterans as they make that critical transition from military life to civilian life.

As Marx said of the need of the DAV, ``We had a common experience which bound us together, and we ought to continue through an organization of our own . . . an organization of us, by us, and for us.''

With 1.2 million members, the DAV has grown into one of the foremost veterans' service organizations in our country.

Arkansas DAV Commander Charlie Brown, who served for more than 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, in both Desert Storm and in Vietnam, has helped lead our State's fight in support of America's injured veterans and their families.

I would like to extend my congratulations to the entire Disabled American Veterans family and wish them continued success for generations to come.

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