Bill Text: NY J00371 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Suffolk County American Legion on March 1, 2019

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-23)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-12 - ADOPTED [J00371 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00371-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 371

BY: Senator BOYLE

        COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Suffolk
        County American Legion on March 1, 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
patriotic organizations and individuals who  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 Suffolk County American Legion
to be celebrated on Friday, March 1, 2019, at the American  Legion  Post
No. 94, Babylon, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  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 Suffolk County American Legion is the leading  advocate
for  veterans,  a  strong national defense, patriotic youth programs and
Americanism; and

  WHEREAS, This vital organization, from Amityville to Fishers Island,
has served as a living commitment to service since its inception through
programs such as Boys State, as well as Oratorical and  Essay  Contests;
and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  the Suffolk County American Legion 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 Suffolk County  American  Legion  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 Suffolk County American  Legion
on March 1, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Suffolk County American Legion.
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