LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Vietnam
Veterans of America Chapter 20 of Rochester, New York, on June 11, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and support
the purposeful cause of the Vietnam Veterans of America, 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 30th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20
of Rochester, New York, to be celebrated on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at
the Diplomat Party House in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20 was
founded by 50 Vietnam Veterans looking to make a difference in their
community; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20, based in Roches-
ter, New York, is one of the largest, most active, and longest standing
local chapters of the National Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., a
not-for-profit veterans service organization chartered by the United
States Congress; and
WHEREAS, With a service area covering Rochester and six nearby coun-
ties in Western New York, the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20 is
comprised of Vietnam-era veterans from all walks of life and all corners
of the community; and
WHEREAS, Membership is open to anyone who served on active duty in the
United States military during the Vietnam era; and
WHEREAS, The central focus of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter
20 is on maintaining a strong, united voice for resolving issues of
vital importance to all Vietnam-era veterans, locally, statewide, and
nationally; it also provides a positive local forum for social and
emotional interaction among its members; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Chapter 20 has been involved in numerous communi-
ty-based projects and causes; through its volunteer and charitable
support, the chapter helps dozens of local organizations carry on all
kinds of good work for children, the handicapped, the homeless, and many
others; and
WHEREAS, Mindful of its proud and honored history, the Vietnam Veter-
ans of America Chapter 20 may celebrate with just pride and true honor,
its 30th Anniversary of service to its community and the needs and caus-
es of veterans across New York State and the Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
devoted direction of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20's lead-
ers, 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 30th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 20 of Rochester, New York, on June 11, 2011, fully confident
that the quality and character of life in the Empire State remains rich-
ly 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 Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20 of Rochester, New
York.