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Veteran from Lake Kiowa, Texas, Elected National Commander of The American Legion

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd national convention.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Paul E. Dillard was elected national commander of the nearly two-million member American Legion today in Phoenix, during the organization's 102nd national convention.
  • Dillard worked several years in the manufacturing business as an Engineer, Plant Manager and Director of Manufacturing in Tennessee.
  • As a paid-up-for-life member of Post 265, Lake Kiowa, Texas, Dillard served as post commander, vice commander, adjutant and judge advocate.
  • He coached American Legion Baseball for more than 10 years and served as his post's Boys State chairman.

Excelling High School Students Will be Inspired at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) volunteers will join 94 young women at the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation from July 24-31 in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) volunteers will join 94 young women at the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation from July 24-31 in Washington, D.C.
    American Legion Auxiliary will host 94 young women at the 74th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, DC
    As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors are selected to represent their respective state as "senators" at ALA Girls Nation prior to participating in one of 47 ALA Girls State sessions held across the country.
  • "ALA Girls Nation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our nation's future leaders to learn about the inner workings of the federal government before they are of voting age," said Wendy Riggle, ALA Girls Nation Committee chairman.
  • "After attending their local ALA Girls State program and then ALA Girls Nation, the girls return home ready to be engaged citizens at all levels of government."
  • Riggle and other American Legion Auxiliary volunteer leaders at the conference encourage the students to continue their community service by becoming members of the American Legion Auxiliary, as well as leaders in their communities and local governments.

American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs find ways to continue annual event for high-schoolers among pandemic limitations

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Teenage girls across the country have seen these skills put into action by the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs.

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  • Teenage girls across the country have seen these skills put into action by the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs will host virtual events.
  • Assistance from dedicated American Legion Auxiliary volunteers ensures the program's nonpartisan governmental, patriotic, and civic objectives are carried out through interactive learning.
  • Our members also support the mission of The American Legion in improving the quality of life for our nation's veterans.

Pennsylvania Student Senator Elected President Pro Tempore of Boys Nation

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Monday, July 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A close race on Saturday night came down to a second vote to break a deadlock, as Sahil Inaganti of Allentown, Pa., was elected president pro tempore by the Boys Nation Senate.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A close race on Saturday night came down to a second vote to break a deadlock, as Sahil Inaganti of Allentown, Pa., was elected president pro tempore by the Boys Nation Senate.
  • Inaganti previously served as president pro tempore at Keystone Boys State and said he was eager to assume a leadership role at Boys Nation.
  • As president pro tempore, Inaganti's responsibilities include presiding as head of the Boys Nation Senate in the absence of the vice president, appointing a chief clerk of the senate, senate parliamentarian, senate chaplain and a sergeant-at-arms of the senate.
  • Each American Legion Boys Nation delegate represents his home state as a "senator".