Recognizing American Legion Post 79 on its 100 Year Anniversary

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Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible Veterans Service Organization within my district on the centennial of its founding. The New Hope, Pennsylvania American Legion Post 79 will celebrate 100 years of service in 2023. The post is named after Private 2nd Class Edgar Denson who served in the 79th Infantry Division in the Great War. Private Denson was killed in the Meuse Argonne Offensive of 1918 and American Legion Post 79 has continued to honor his sacrifice and service through the years.

Since its founding in 1923, Post 79 has been a pillar in the community. Its members have served in every major United States conflict as well as taking part in numerous humanitarian and peace operations. Post 79 supports our community's Veterans through a myriad of programs and efforts. These include support for Wounded Warrior events, participation in the local County Veterans Court, sponsoring entertainment at the local county playhouse, and much more. The Post also helps to develop our youth by sponsoring Little League teams, scholarships at the high school level, and helping local Scouting programs. Additionally, American Legion Post 79 sends care packages to our community's forward deployed troops to remind them of our appreciation for their sacrifice.

I believe it is fitting that such an accomplished and storied organization makes its home just a few miles from the spot that General Washington crossed the Delaware River. The legacy of American Legion Post 79 carries on the patriotic spirit instilled into our country that fateful Christmas Eve, 1776. I am extremely grateful for the example and the impact that Post 79 has had on our community for the past century, and I look forward to the amazing achievements to come in the next 100 years.

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