Bill Text: GA HR1500 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: American Legion Post 143; 75th anniversary; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-08 - House Read and Adopted [HR1500 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1500-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 1500
By: Representative Bearden of the 68th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending American Legion Post 143 on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, American Legion Post 143 was established in March of 1935 when 30 veterans of World War I had a vision to support their community; and

WHEREAS, this year, American Legion Post 143 celebrates 75 years of diligent and conscientious service to veterans and their families in Carrollton, Carroll County, and the West Georgia area; and

WHEREAS, members of American Legion Post 143 are committed to mentoring and sponsoring youth programs in the West Georgia area, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and demonstrating a continued devotion to their fellow service members and veterans; and

WHEREAS, American Legion Post 143 looks forward with great anticipation to the ground breaking on its comprehensive veteran's clinic; and

WHEREAS, members of American Legion Post 143 include dedicated county leaders and prominent county residents, and, working together, the members have made great contributions to their community and nation; and

WHEREAS, this exemplary civic organization and all of its outstanding members have given generously of their time and assets, thereby accomplishing great missions, contributing tremendously to the quality of life in their community, and bringing honor and credit to the American Legion and the State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend American Legion Post 143 for its many accomplishments and contributions and extend their congratulations on this the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to American Legion Post 143.
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