LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the James
R. Hickey American Legion Post 120 of Palmyra, New York

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 90th Anniversary of James R. Hickey American Legion Post 120
of Palmyra, New York; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on
Saturday, March 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a
patriotic, war-time veterans organization, devoted to mutual helpful-
ness; it is a not-for-profit community-service organization which now
numbers nearly 3 million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 Ameri-
can Legion posts worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Operating under a temporary charter, the first meeting of
American Legion Post 120 was held on July 14, 1919; its first President
was C. Ray Converse; and
WHEREAS, On June 14, 1920, the name of Post 120 was changed from
"Admiral Sampson" to "James R. Hickey" in honor of the first soldier
from Palmyra, New York, to die in World War I; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its Commander, Raymond Freyn,
James R. Hickey American Legion Post 120 of Palmyra, New York, continues
to serve the community and honor America's veterans as it has done
continuously for the past 90 years; it has been in its current headquar-
ters in Palmyra for the past 60 years; 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
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 90th Anniversary of James R. Hickey American Legion Post
120 of Palmyra, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Commander Raymond Freyn, James R. Hickey American Legion Post
120, 128 Cuyler Street, Palmyra, New York 14522.