LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring all women from Highland/Lloyd who served
their country as members of the United States Armed Forces with the
dedication of the Women Veterans of Highland Monument sponsored by the
American Legion Auxiliary Lloyd Unit 193 on November 8, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who give
positive definition to the profile and disposition of the American Armed
Forces so profoundly strengthen our shared commitment to the exercise of
freedom; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor all
women from Highland/Lloyd who served their country as members of the
United States Armed Forces with the dedication of the Women Veterans of
Highland Monument sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Lloyd Unit
193 to be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at the Town Hall of
Highland, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sixty-one years ago, on June 12, 1948, President Harry S
Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Act of 1948 (P.L.
625-80th Congress); this law insured that women would have a permanent
place in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, The late Senator Margaret Chase Smith from Maine authored the
legislation that President Truman signed; the act remains the most
significant legislation pertaining to women's military service and is
the cornerstone for policies and regulations affecting women; and
WHEREAS, For decades, women veterans served their country with honor
and valor and excelled in all levels of the military through their
demonstrated military capabilities; their distinguished role in the
defense of our country is recognized and commended; and
WHEREAS, Women from Highland/Lloyd who have served in the Armed Forces
of the United States have made countless contributions and tremendous
sacrifices during times of war; and
WHEREAS, It is important to recognize the contributions of
Highland/Lloyd women veterans and educate the people of New York
concerning the role of women during wartime since this Nation was found-
ed; and
WHEREAS, Highland/Lloyd women veterans demonstrated their profession-
alism, dedication, and skills, as well as their patriotism and love for
their country and the liberties, freedoms, and rights that it stands
for; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
the bravery, patriotism and sacrifice made by Highland/Lloyd women
veterans, both those still living and those who have died in service to
our great country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor all women from Highland/Lloyd who served their country as members
of the United States Armed Forces with the dedication of the Women
Veterans of Highland Monument sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary
Lloyd Unit 193; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the American Legion Auxiliary Lloyd Unit 193.