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This resolution congratulates Lois Callahan on her election as National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary for the 2025-2026 term. The resolution highlights Callahan's extensive service to the VFW Auxiliary since 1990, including her roles as District and Department President, National Youth Activities Ambassador, and National Legislative Ambassador. It provides context about the VFW Auxiliary, a nearly 110-year-old organization with approximately 470,000 members nationwide, whose members are relatives of veterans who served in foreign conflicts. The resolution notes that Callahan originally joined the organization in honor of her father, Ruben Tamariz, who served in the U.S. Army in Korea and Vietnam, and emphasizes her lifelong commitment to supporting veterans and their families through various activities such as providing scholarships, advocating for veteran-centered legislation, and assisting veterans through the VA. The Illinois House of Representatives formally recognizes Callahan's achievements and expresses their esteem by resolving to present her with a copy of this resolution.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=522&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104