LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 90th Anniversary of John T.
Kenney Memorial Post 973, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Newburgh, New York,
to be celebrated September 4, 2012

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 90th Anniversary of John T. Kenney Memorial Post 973, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Newburgh, New York, to be celebrated with a special
dinner at its new post located at 15 Hudson Valley Professional Plaza,
Newburgh, New York, on Tuesday, September 4, 2012; 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, Originally chartered by the VFW on September 15, 1922, John
T. Kenney Memorial Post 973, Veterans of Foreign Wars has faithfully
served the Newburgh community and its veterans over the past 90 years,
dedicating its purpose to the preservation of the values and principles
of this great republic; and
WHEREAS, John T. Kenney Memorial Post, 973 Veterans of Foreign Wars
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 90th Anniversary of the founding of John T. Kenney Memo-
rial Post 973, Veterans of Foreign Wars is a time to pause and reflect
on the events it conducts in reverent tribute to the men and women who
served their country, on the many contributions rendered to community
organizations and educational programs, and on its continuing efforts to
serve veterans and the Newburgh community; and
WHEREAS, John T. Kenney Memorial Post 973, Veterans of Foreign Wars 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, John T. Kenney
Memorial Post 973, Veterans of Foreign Wars may celebrate with just
pride and true honor, its 90th 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 John T. Kenney Memorial Post 973, Veterans of
Foreign Wars' Post Commanders, 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
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of John T. Kenney Memorial Post 973,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Newburgh, 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 John T. Kenney Memorial Post 973, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Newburgh, New York.