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J00524 Summary:

BILL NOJ00524
 
SAME ASNo Same As
 
SPONSORAKSHAR
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
 
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J00524 Actions:

BILL NOJ00524
 
02/22/2019REFERRED TO FINANCE
02/27/2019REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
02/27/2019ADOPTED
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J00524 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 524
 
BY: Senator AKSHAR
 
        COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Norwich
        American Legion Post No. 189 on March 9, 2019
 
  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Norwich  American  Legion  Post
No. 189 to be celebrated with a dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2019; and
 
  WHEREAS,  This  American  Legion  Centennial Celebration is not only
about honoring the past 100 years of its history, but also preparing  to
continue  its  legacy  of service to Veterans and their families; events
and activities at posts around the  world  will  showcase  The  American
Legion "Still Serving America"; and
 
  WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919, as a
patriotic veteran's organization; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Focusing  on  service  to  veterans,  service  members and
communities, the American Legion  evolved  from  a  group  of  war-weary
veterans  of  World  War  I  into  one of the most influential nonprofit
groups in the United States; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years,  the  American  Legion  has   influenced
considerable  social  change  in  America,  won hundreds of benefits for
veterans and produced many important programs for  children  and  youth;
membership  currently  stands  at  over  2.4  million  in  14,000  posts
worldwide; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Norwich American Legion Post No.  189  is  the  leading
advocate  for  veterans,  a  strong  national  defense,  patriotic youth
programs and Americanism; and
 
  WHEREAS, Throughout its history, 33 World War I veterans  served  as
Commander;  two  members, husband and wife, veterans of World War I held
the title of Commander, as did their son, a World War  II  veteran;  the
last World War I veteran died in 2002; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Under  the  luminous  leadership  of  Commander Willard W.
Griffin, the success of the Norwich American Legion Post No. 189  is  in
direct  correlation  to the efforts of its members and volunteers, whose
involvement is, and always has  been,  characterized  by  an  impressive
commitment,  an  unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors  on  behalf  of  the  organization  and  the
community it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Today,  the Norwich American Legion Post No. 189 continues
its dedication to fostering the traditions  of  patriotism,  excellence,
and  commitment  which  have made our nation strong; it is the custom of
this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize   the   significance   of   their
contributions  and  to note their worthy endeavors which have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  100th  Anniversary of the Norwich American Legion Post
No. 189 on March 1, 2019; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Willard  W.  Griffin,  Commander,  the Norwich American
Legion Post No. 189.
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