Assembly Resolution No. 613

BY: M. of A. Blankenbush

COMMEMORATING the 76th Anniversary of the Silas
Wainwright VFW Post 6338 of Gouverneur, New York, to
be celebrated on March 12, 2022

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
support the purposeful cause of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of
the United States of America, recognizing its long and sustained
commitment to the principles of democracy and freedom so revered by this
State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the Silas Wainwright VFW Post 6338
of Gouverneur, New York, to be celebrated on March 12, 2022, at its
Annual Anniversary Dinner where there will be a cocktail hour,
presentation of awards, and a night of dancing with music provided by
Pure Country; in addition, the Post will celebrate the 75th Anniversary
of its Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, The Post Quartermaster of the VFW, Bill Randall, will be
honored as this year's Veteran of the Year, and Linda McEathron, The
Junior Vice President of the Auxiliary, will be recognized as the 2022
Auxiliarian of the Year; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
devoted leadership of the Post's outstanding Commanders, both present
and past, and the absolute commitment of its many proud members, noting
the role played by this extraordinary organization and recognizing the
significance of the contributions and sacrifices of the membership of
the Silas Wainwright VFW Post 6338 of Gouverneur, New York; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the Silas Wainwright VFW Post 6338
of Gouverneur, New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John Holt, Commander, VFW Post 6338, and the two
aforementioned honorees.