ICYMI: Gallagher Presents Suring American Legion Post 283 With Entry in Congressional Record

SURING, WI – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined members of Suring American Legion Post 283 last Saturday in celebrating their 100th anniversary. During the ceremony, Rep. Gallagher thanked the members of Post 283 for the exceptional work they do to help members of their community and presented them with an entry he made in the Congressional Record to highlight their 100 years of service.

In his entry in the Congressional Record, Rep. Gallagher wrote, "Post 283 has continued to grow from their beginnings of 15 founding members 100 years ago. Post 283 now has over 80 members located across the United States, who work together to teach future generations about the importance of service. The members of Post 283 are a true inspiration and example for all Americans. The continued service and dedication that the members of Post 283 have shown to not only the Suring community, but also to the United States of America, is deserving of the highest degree of recognition."

A PDF of the entry can be found HERE, and pictures from today's event that are available for broadcast and distribution can be found HERE.

Full text of Rep. Gallagher's entry in the Congressional Record can be found below.

"Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the American Legion Post 283 Harold C. Anderson on its 100th Anniversary.

"Post 283 was founded on January 24, 1922, when 15 founding members came together to sign the Legion constitution forming the Suring American Legion Post. For 100 years, the Suring American Legion Post 283 has upheld the vision of legions across the country to the highest degree. Post 283 proudly carries the name of Maple Valley native and World War One veteran, Private Harold Christian Anderson. Private Anderson enlisted in the armed forces in 1917, joining the 32nd Infantry Division in Waco, Texas before quickly being shipped to France. Private Anderson was wounded in action in France on October 7th, 1917 and succumbed to his wounds 6 days later just weeks before his 22nd birthday. He was buried in France until he was exhumed and returned home to Oconto County.

"The legion carries on the memory, service, and sacrifice of Private Anderson through their vision of strengthening America by improving the lives of veterans, the military, and their families.

"Post 283 has continued to grow from their beginnings of 15 founding members 100 years ago. Post 283 now has over 80 members located across the United States, who work together to teach future generations about the importance of service. The members of Post 283 are a true inspiration and example for all Americans. The continued service and dedication that the members of Post 283 have shown to not only the Suring community, but also to the United States of America, is deserving of the highest degree of recognition.

"As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Post 283, we must recognize the outstanding services that they have and continue to provide to Suring and surrounding communities. Post 283 enjoys supporting the local Suring High School and other organizations in a variety of ways.

"Post 283 has been a voice for the men and women who have served our country. They put country before self every day, just as they did the day they joined the service, and make Northeast Wisconsin proud.

"Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the Suring American Legion Post 283 Harold C. Anderson as they come together to celebrate their 100th Anniversary."