Bill Text: MI HR0197 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate the centennial of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2019-11-07 - Adopted [HR0197 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0197-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.197
Reps. Bollin, Calley, Crawford, Hood, Hope, Sneller and Witwer offered the following resolution:
A resolution to commemorate the centennial of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Whereas, The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a wartime veterans organization based on the four pillars of care for veterans, national security, Americanism, and children and youth; and
Whereas, The members of the American Legion are dedicated to upholding the ideals of freedom and democracy, while working to make a difference in the lives of fellow Americans. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded at the American Legion’s second convention on November 10, 1919; and
Whereas, The American Legion Auxiliary was founded to support the American Legion and honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. The American Legion Auxiliary has stood alongside the American Legion as advocates for veterans’ rights, including passage of the GI Bill, enhancing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, and ending homelessness among veterans; and
Whereas, The American Legion Auxiliary is celebrating its centennial in 2019-2020; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the centennial of the American Legion Auxiliary. We honor the more than 600,000 members of the ALA as one of the nation’s most prominent supporters of veterans, military, and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the American Legion Auxiliary as evidence of our highest esteem.
