Bill Text: NY K00114 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 101st Anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-16 - adopted [K00114 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00114-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 114

BY: M. of A. Barrett

        COMMEMORATING   the   101st   Anniversary  of  the
        American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York

  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 101st  Anniversary  of  the  American  Legion  Auxiliary
Department of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary consists of
nearly one million members from all walks of life,  and  throughout  its
storied   101-year   history,   it  has  actively  promoted  patriotism,
encouraged good citizenship, and steadfastly  supported  the  principles
and endeavors of the American Legion; and

  WHEREAS,  While  originally organized to assist the American Legion,
the Auxiliary  has  achieved  its  own  unique  identity  while  working
side-by-side  with  local  veterans  and the community-at-large; members
have donated tens  of  thousands  of  hours  administering  hundreds  of
volunteer programs and has raised millions of dollars to support its own
programs, such as American Legion Family College, Americanism, Auxiliary
Emergency  Fund,  Family  Assistance  and  Girls State, as well as other
worthwhile charities; and

  WHEREAS, Committed to  the  four  founding  principles  of  Justice,
Freedom,  Democracy  and  Loyalty,  the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of
America that has  prevailed  through  war  and  peace;  along  with  the
American Legion, it stands solidly behind America and her ideals; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of
New York is in direct  correlation  to  the  efforts  of  its  dedicated
members  and  volunteers,  whose  involvement  is,  and  always been, an
uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of  the
organization and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS, Today, the American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York
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 citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  101st  Anniversary  of  the  American Legion Auxiliary
Department of New York, and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitable  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Linda  S.  Tome,  Department  President of the American
Legion Auxiliary Department of New York.