LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Ameri-
can Legion Cottreall-Warner Post No. 942

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 the American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post
No. 942 on Sunday, May 15, 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, Cottreall-Warner Post No. 942 received its temporary charter
on May 23, 1921 and received its permanent charter on January 13, 1932;
it was named after Joseph Fred Cottreall and Basil H. Warner; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post No. 942 was
originally formed in 1921; on May 20 of that year, the Post applied for
its Charter; during the early years meetings were held in various
private homes and buildings in the Village of Webster; and
WHEREAS, In August of 1943, the Post purchased its first home at 26 E.
Main Street, (then known as the Trolley Station which was owned by the
Rochester Transit Authority) in the Village of Webster; in April of
1967, the Post Building Committee recommended that Post No. 942 purchase
a larger facility due to the increased membership; and.
WHEREAS, The American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post No. 942's present
post home located at 818 Ridge Road in Webster, New York, was purchased
in August of 1967; as time progressed, it added the Hall to the existing
Post building; the new addition was dedicated on June 21, 1975, with
full honors and a ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Since its early beginnings, Post No. 942 has continued in the
highest tradition of supporting American Legion Youth Programs and
Veterans' Rehabilitation; its efforts throughout the years are solidly
imprinted in the Webster community, and the organization currently
boasts a membership in excess of 528; and
WHEREAS, The 90th Anniversary of the American Legion Cottreall-Wamer
Post No. 942 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 Webster community;
and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
devoted leadership of American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post No. 942's
Post Commanders, past and present, and the absolute commitment of its
many proud members, noting the role played by this exceptional organiza-
tion and recognizing the significance of the contributions and sacri-
fices of its membership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the American Legion Cottreall-Warner
Post No. 942, 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 the American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post No. 942.