LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending H & V Collision Center, upon the occa-
sion of its designation for special recognition by the Robert L. Wein-
inger Memorial V.F.W. Post No. 8692 on May 4, 2014

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who devote them-
selves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend H
& V Collision Center, upon the occasion of its designation for special
recognition by the Robert L. Weininger Memorial V.F.W. Post No. 8692 at
its 44th Annual Loyalty Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Post
Hall, Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, As part of the Loyalty Day, "The Celebration of Patriotism,"
event, H & V Collision Center Vice President Vartan Jerian Jr. will be
presented the 2014 Commanders Award; and
WHEREAS, Selected by the Commander of V.F.W Post No. 8692, the Comman-
ders Award is given annually to either a post member for outstanding
service to the post and community, or to a community business for their
support of veterans or active service members; and
WHEREAS, H & V Collision Center was a vital participant in the Keys to
Progress program, in which they partnered with V.F.W. Post No. 8692 to
rebuild a car and give it to a veteran in need; and
WHEREAS, Loyalty Day is a commemorative holiday, upon the observance
of which Americans pause to celebrate our freedom and to reaffirm our
allegiance to the United States, while also remembering our responsibil-
ities to continue the legacy of liberty; and
WHEREAS, The act of giving to those veterans who have given so much
for this country exemplifies the ideals of Loyalty Day, and embodies the
spirit of the principles upon which this Nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses
of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend H & V Collision Center, upon the occasion of its designation for
special recognition by the Robert L. Weininger Memorial V.F.W. Post No.
8692 at its 44th Annual Loyalty Day Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vartan Jerian Jr., Vice President, H & V Collision Center.