LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Port Jervis Policemen's Benevolent
Association and Vince Livingston, VFW Post 7241, upon the occasion of
his acceptance of the Association's 2008 John L. MacKechnie Award on
December 7, 2008

WHEREAS, The quality of life of the communities of New York State and
our nation is largely reflective of the commitment and dedication demon-
strated by those, such as the members of the Port Jervis Policemen's
Benevolent Association, who devote their lives and careers in service to
the needs and protection of their community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to applaud the Port
Jervis Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) for designating all
members of the United States Armed Services as the recipient of its 2008
John L. MacKechnie Award and to commend Vince Livingston, Chaplain of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Tri-States Naval Ship Post No. 7241, upon the
occasion of his acceptance of the award on December 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, The MacKechnie Award was established by the Port Jervis PBA
in 1996 in memory of Port Jervis Patrolman John L. MacKechnie who was
killed in the line of duty on March 18, 1949; it is awarded annually to
a person or persons who serves or has served in uniform to recognize
their service, commitment and/or sacrifice to the nation, state and
community; and
WHEREAS, For the 2008 MacKechnie Award, recognizing that veterans and
active service personnel are the cornerstones of strong communities,
teaching citizens and youth about the important values of patriotism,
honor, respect and community service, and serving as positive role
models in their communities, the Port Jervis PBA decided to honor all
members of the armed forces, both veterans and active duty personnel,
thanking all the men and women who have served, or are serving, our
nation in uniform; and
WHEREAS, The award was presented during Naval Ship No. 7241's annual
Pearl Harbor Day observance at Roosa-Fleming VFW Post No. 161's head-
quarters on Owen Street, in Port Jervis; and
WHEREAS, Vince Livingston, Chaplain of Veterans of Foreign Wars Tri-
States Naval Ship No. 7241, Port Jervis, proudly accepted it on behalf
of all veterans and active service members during the December 7, 2008
ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York and
across the nation, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in
which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preserva-
tion of peace in peacetime, deserve a special salute; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Port Jervis Policemen's Benevolent Association and Vince
Livingston upon the occasion of his acceptance of the Association's 2008
John L. MacKechnie Award on behalf of all veterans and active duty
service personnel on December 7, 2008; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Port Jervis Policemen's Benevolent Association and to
Vince Livingston, Chaplain of Tri-States Veterans of Foreign Wars Naval
Ship No. 7241, Port Jervis.