{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-deluzio-introduce-resolution-commemorate-125th-anniversary-veterans", "Van Orden, Deluzio Introduce Resolution to Commemorate 125th Anniversary of Veterans of Foreign Wars", "2024-09-10", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "WI", "Derrick Van Orden", "V000135", "vanorden.house.gov", "vanorden", "https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Veterans\u2019 Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairman and Navy SEAL veteran Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and Navy veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced a resolution to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).\n\n\u201cAs a former Navy SEAL and member of VFW Post 1530 in La Crosse, I have a special appreciation for everything the VFW does for veterans across the country,\u201d said Rep. Van Orden. \u201cThose who answer the call to serve go through incredible challenges, and the VFW provides veterans with the advocacy and support they deserve. We are forever grateful for their work. I thank Congressman Deluzio and Chairman Bost for joining me on this resolution to honor 125 years of the VFW and their service to our veterans and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe VFW is a critical veterans\u2019 service organization that provides important resources and community for veterans in Western Pennsylvania and across this great country,\u201d said Rep. Deluzio. \u201cI am proud to be a VFW member and know firsthand all the good work they do for my fellow veterans. Today, I\u2019m grateful to join my colleagues Congressman Van Orden and Chairman Bost to introduce a resolution to honor the VFW\u2019s contributions and service over the past 125 years.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Veterans of Foreign Wars does invaluable work to support our nation\u2019s veteran community whether it\u2019s advocating for improving the delivery of care and benefits on Capitol Hill or creating a sense of comradery among battle buddies in neighborhoods across the country, I extend my gratitude to the VFW for their decades of service. 125 years is no small feat,\u201d said Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost. \u201cFrom one veteran to another, I want to thank my friend and colleague, Rep. Van Orden, for his leadership on this resolution to rightfully commemorate the VFW\u2019s 125th anniversary on behalf of veterans, their families, and their survivors.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to join my colleagues in celebrating the VFW\u2019s 125th anniversary,\u201d said Armed Services Chairman Rogers. \u201cOver a century ago, the Veterans of Foreign Wars was created to cultivate a sense of community and camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts. Today, with over 6,000 posts, they service nearly a million members whose service ranges from World War II to current conflicts. VFW members have tirelessly advocated for veterans issues and aided countless combat veterans in the transition to civilian life over the past 125 years. Our nation owes combat veterans a debt that can never be repaid, but thanks to the VFW, more veterans receive the respect they deserve, the entitlements they\u2019re entitled to, and the recognition they\u2019ve earned.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is currently cosponsored by 53 Members.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://vanorden.house.gov/media/press-releases/van-orden-deluzio-introduce-resolution-commemorate-125th-anniversary-veterans"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5884388703852892, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}