Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100-year anniversary of American Legion Earl Graham Post 159. American Legion Post 159 was chartered 13 February 1920 and named after First Lieutenant Cyrus Earl Graham, Texas A&M University class of 1916. Lieutenant Graham was a member of the United States Army Air Corps and was killed in action in France on 9 November 1918. From the beginning, The American Legion created an egalitarian organization open to membership regardless of race, gender, or religion. Post 159 has embodied these goals and has been a community- minded organization since its inception 100 years ago. During this period, Post 159 has been dedicated to serving the local Brazos Valley community through events such as the Brazos County Fair and the historical Juneteenth Celebration, both of which were hosted on The American Legion grounds. These events saw over 1,000 people come together to embrace our community. Post 159 of The American Legion continues its commitment to the community to this day, with programs that provide activities for local youth and veterans, as well as support for Active Duty military members serving overseas. The annual Resource Fair and Veterans Assistance program provides over $20,000 in financial assistance to veterans in need. Madam Speaker, it is clear that The American Legion Earl Graham Post 159 has had a significant and positive impact on the Brazos Valley during its 100-year history.…”