LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 3120, Tupper Lake, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and support
the purposeful cause of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), recognizing
its long and sustained commitment to the principles of democracy and
freedom so revered by this State and nation; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with time-honored traditions, it is the intent of
this Legislative Body to recognize the just purpose and good works of
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120, Tupper Lake, New York, upon the
occasion of its 75th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Edmund Bujold Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120 is cele-
brating its 75th Anniversary this year; and
WHEREAS, Members of the VFW must be an honorably discharged member of
the United States Armed Services or be on active duty; they must have
served in a time of war or conflict and have the appropriate campaign
medal; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120 has faithfully served the
Tupper Lake community and its veterans over the past 75 years, dedicat-
ing its purpose to the preservation of the values and principles of this
great republic; and
WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120 initiates many activ-
ities on behalf of the community, its veterans and the VFW's national
causes; ever striving to support educational needs, as well as social
and patriotic values, while maintaining an integral role in community
affairs of concern to veterans and their families; and
WHEREAS, The 75th Anniversary of the founding of Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 3120 is a time to pause and reflect on the events it conducts
in reverent tribute to the men and women who served their country in
defense of its ideals of democracy and freedom, on the many contrib-
utions rendered to community organizations and educational programs, and
on its continuing efforts to serve veterans and the Tupper Lake communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120 is a noble post, accom-
plishing its mission and performing its good deeds in a spirit of
comradeship true to the highest traditions of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mindful of its proud and honored history, Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 3120 may celebrate with just pride and true honor, its 75th
Anniversary of service to its community and the needs and causes of
veterans across New York State and the nation; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Commander Leon LeBlanc, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 3120 continues to prosper today and into the future; he has served
as the Post's 46th commander for the past 10 years; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
devoted leadership of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120's Post Comman-
ders, past and present, and the absolute commitment of its many proud
members, noting the role played by this exceptional organization and
recognizing the significance of the contributions and sacrifices of its
membership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120 upon the occasion of the
celebration of its 75th Anniversary, fully confident that the quality
and character of life in the Empire State remains richly endowed and
resolutely defended through such organizations of just cause and good
purpose; and be if further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leon LeBlanc, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3120,
in Tupper Lake, New York.