LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending American Legion Massapequa Post 1066
upon the occasion of its 75th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
purposeful cause of the American Legion, 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 fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
and pay tribute to the officers and members of American Legion Massape-
qua Post 1066 of Massapequa, New York, upon the occasion of the cele-
bration of its 75th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize its just purpose
and good works on behalf of the values and traditions upon which this
nation was founded and the needs of veterans who have so faithfully
served to protect these freedoms and our democracy; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion was founded by members of the American
Expeditionary Forces (AEF) who convened at Paris, France, on March
15-19, 1919; Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., son of Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt, native New Yorker, and hero of the Spanish
American War, was in the vanguard of the AEF members at the convocation;
and
WHEREAS, The following May, soldiers, sailors and marines representing
every state, met in St. Louis to ratify the action of the AEF, already
endorsed by the highest military authorities, and launch the American
Legion as a national organization of American veterans which draws its
membership from men and women who have served in the Armed Services of
the United States during a period of Congressionally recognized war or
armed conflict; and
WHEREAS, Not quite 14 years later, on January 10, 1933, a group of
World War I veterans from Massapequa, New York, established American
Legion Massapequa Post 1066, which will proudly celebrate its 75th Anni-
versary of service to veterans and the Massapequa community with a gala
dinner on Saturday, April 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, For 75 years, the members of American Legion Massapequa Post
have distinguished themselves in service to their country and have been
active participants in community affairs; and
WHEREAS, Mindful of its proud and honored history, this Legislative
Body is proud to recognize American Legion Massapequa Post 1066, noting
with just pride its enduring tradition of service to its community, the
needs of its members, and the principles of the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commemorate this
auspicious occasion, recognizing the significance of the contributions
and sacrifices of the members of American Legion Massapequa Post 1066
who, through their worthy endeavors, continue to foster the traditions
of patriotism, excellence, and commitment which have made this nation
strong; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to American Legion Massapequa Post 1066 of Massapequa, New York,
upon the occasion of its historic 75th Anniversary, to be celebrated on
April 18, 2009, noting that the quality and character of life remain
richly endowed and resolutely defended through such organizations of
true purpose and just cause, and commending its current and past members
for their efforts on behalf of a grateful State and nation; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to American Legion Massapequa Post 1066, 66 Veterans Boulevard,
Massapequa, New York 11758.