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Tribute To American Legion Auxiliary #290

Floor Speech

Date: May 25, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans


TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY #290

* Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the American Legion Auxiliary #290, in Elwood, Nebraska--a beautiful town in my congressional district.

* They distribute red poppies in honor of all living and deceased veterans, with donations going to rehabilitation efforts and filling other needs for veterans. The poppies are made by patients of VA hospitals and residents of veterans homes.

* As we go into the Memorial Day weekend, many of our constituents will be holding backyard cook outs, or taking the boat out for a spin, or just getting out of town for a quick vacation.

* In Flanders Field, the poppies grow among the crosses, row on row. These words remind us we owe our thanks to people like the members of American Legion Auxiliary #290, those who help us remember our troops and the sacrifices they have made.


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