LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating Watertown New York's Northern New
York Community Veterans Day

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate initiatives which benefit the noble body of this great Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate Northern New York Community Veterans Day; and
WHEREAS, This occasion will take place at Jefferson Community College
in Watertown, New York, on August 3, 2013, offering counseling services,
information on community programs and activities to veterans, active
duty service members and their families; and
WHEREAS, Through the efforts of the Community Partners of Jefferson,
Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties, and in conjunction with Jefferson
Community College, Fort Drum, the Department of Veterans Affairs Health-
care for Homeless Veterans Program, Transitional Living Services of
Northern New York, the Mental Health Association of Jefferson County,
CAPC, Watertown Urban Mission, Catholic Charities, the Ladies American
Legion Auxiliary of NNY, and National Grid, this event came to fruition;
and
WHEREAS, Our veterans and active duty service members have made
tremendous sacrifices to serve and protect our country as well as our
freedom; and
WHEREAS, Through this event, the brave men and women who have defended
our nation will be offered access to the vital resources they need to
live healthy and happy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate Northern New York Community Veterans Day, recognizing the
significance of the role it will play in the life of the community of
the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the organizers of Northern New York Community Veterans Day.