LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 76th Anniversary of William M.
Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211, Hicksville, New York, to
be celebrated February 12, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and support
the purposeful cause of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, recognizing its
long and sustained commitment to the principles of democracy and freedom
so revered by this State and Nation; 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 76th Anniversary of William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Post 3211, Hicksville, New York, to be celebrated at its Anniver-
sary Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) must be either 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, William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211 has
faithfully served the Hicksville community and its veterans over the
past 76 years, dedicating its purpose to the preservation of the values
and principles of this great republic; and
WHEREAS, William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211
initiates many activities on behalf of the community, its veterans and
the VFW's national causes, always 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 76th Anniversary of the founding of William M. Gouse Jr.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211 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 contributions rendered to community organizations and educa-
tional programs, and on its continuing efforts to serve veterans and the
Hicksville community; and
WHEREAS, William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211 is a
noble post, accomplishing 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, William M. Gouse
Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211 may celebrate with just pride
and true honor, its 76th Anniversary of service to its community and the
needs and causes of veterans across New York State and the nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
devoted leadership of William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Post 3211's Post Commanders, past and present, and the absolute commit-
ment of its many proud members, noting the role played by this excep-
tional organization and recognizing the significance of the contrib-
utions and sacrifices of its membership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 76th Anniversary of William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Post 3211, Hicksville, New York, 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 it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William M. Gouse Jr. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3211, 320
S. Broadway, Hicksville, New York 11801.