LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Dusenber-
ry-Flannery Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2064, Maybrook, New York, to
be celebrated March 4, 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 80th Anniversary of Dusenberry-Flannery Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Post 2064, Maybrook, New York, to be celebrated on Friday, March
4, 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, Since its creation 80 years ago, the post 2064 has gone
through a few changes; originally, meetings were held at Maybrook
Sweeney's Hall, then later, after a fire destroyed the entire building,
at the Maybrook Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, On January 10, 1946, the post was renamed Dusenberry-Flannery
VFW to honor the memory of two young soldiers, SSG Charles Dusenberry
and CPL Robert Flannery, both with the United States Army, who lost
their lives in the call of duty during the last days of World War II;
and
WHEREAS, Dusenberry-Flannery VFW has faithfully served the Maybrook
community and its veterans over the past eight decades, dedicating its
purpose to the preservation of the values and principles of this great
republic; and
WHEREAS, Dusenberry-Flannery VFW 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 80th Anniversary of the founding of Dusenberry-Flannery
VFW 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 educational programs, and on its continuing
efforts to serve veterans and the Maybrook community; and
WHEREAS, Dusenberry-Flannery VFW 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, Under the able direction of its Commander, Jim DeMilo, Dusen-
berry-Flannery VFW may celebrate with just pride and true honor, its
80th 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 Dusenberry-Flannery VFW's 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 80th Anniversary of Dusenberry-Flannery Veterans of

Foreign Wars, Post 2064, Maybrook, 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 Jim DeMilo, Commander of Dusenberry-Flannery Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Post 2064, P.O. Box 518, Maybrook, New York 12543.