LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Cathol-
ic War Veterans of the United States of America on May 19, 2010

WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the interests of the people of the
Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this coun-
try's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in
peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 75th Anniversary of the Catholic War Veterans of the United
States of America; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on
Wednesday, May 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America was
incorporated under the laws of New York on May 19, 1935; it celebrates
its glorious 75th Anniversary on May 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The first Unit of the Catholic War Veterans of the United
States of America was organized by Msgr. (then Father) Edward Joseph
Higgins, a World War I Army Chaplain, at a gathering of parishioners who
had served in World War I; the first unit was Astoria Post 1; in May
1935, Pope Pius XI bestowed his blessing upon the organization; and
WHEREAS, The primary objective of the Catholic War Veterans of the
United States of America is to make the entire nation acutely aware of
the struggle and needs of many veterans, their widows and children; it
is also the responsibility of the Catholic War Veterans to help protect,
preserve and defend the Constitution of the United States and the laws
of our government; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of
America are obligated to cooperate to the fullest extent with all veter-
ans' organizations in order to better serve the interests of the men and
women who served in each of the wars in which our nation has been
involved; it also strives to instill in the young people of today a
respect for our flag, our national anthem, and for the traditions of our
great country; and
WHEREAS, The Department of New York is proud to be a part of the
Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America and prays that God
grants it another 75 years of service to God, Country and Home; and
WHEREAS, The Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America is
the only Catholic based organization with a membership made up of mili-
tary veterans with a focus to help other veterans in need; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of
America are true patriots; they are sworn to protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States and to preserve for posterity those
rights and privileges contained therein; they are leaders in the
promotion of democracy and citizen guardians of the Republic; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
veterans have demonstrated their love for their country and merit forev-
ermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans and veterans organizations deserve to
be recognized, commended and thanked by the people of the State of New
York for their service and for their dedication to their communities,
their State and their Nation; and serve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-

tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Catholic War Veterans of the
United States of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America.