LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the South Buffalo Chapter 26 of the
American Gold Star Mothers upon the occasion of hosting the 74th Annual
Department of New York State Convention on April 16-18, 2010

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 organiza-
tions, and their volunteers, that are devoted 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 commend
the South Buffalo Chapter 26 of the American Gold Star Mothers upon the
occasion of hosting the 74th Annual Department of New York State Conven-
tion to be held April 16-18, 2010, at the Adam's Mark Hotel, Buffalo,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The membership of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is
composed of American Mothers who have lost a son or daughter during
World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War, Beirut,
Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia or while in service
to our country; and
WHEREAS, The organization was founded nationally after World War I by
Mrs. Grace Darling Seibold, Washington, D.C., with a group of mothers,
for the purpose of perpetuating the ideals of Americanism for which
their children had so gallantly fought and died; and
WHEREAS, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is a federally chartered
organization and is a member of the National Veterans Affairs Voluntary
Service Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, The members of the South Buffalo Chapter 26 of the American
Gold Star Mothers volunteer many hours of work and personal service in
hospitals for the veterans as well as to the veteran and his or her
family in their community; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the South Buffalo Chapter 26 of the American Gold Star Mothers
upon the occasion of hosting the 74th Annual Department of New York
State Convention on April 16-18, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the South Buffalo Chapter 26 of the American Gold Star Moth-
ers.