LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Allied Veterans Memorial Committee
of Greater Ridgewood and Glendale upon the occasion of celebrating 90
years of dedicated service to its community

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Allied
Veterans Memorial Committee of Greater Ridgewood and Glendale upon the
occasion of celebrating 90 years of dedicated service to its community;
and
WHEREAS, The Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Greater Ridgewood
and Glendale was formed in the year 1920; the original participating
Posts included Ridgewood Post 123, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the
Joseph B. Garity Post 562, American Legion; and
WHEREAS, After a few years, the following organizations joined the
Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Greater Ridgewood and Glendale:
Glendale Post 104, American Legion; Catholic War Veterans 34, Glenridge
Chapter; Catholic War Veterans 712, St. Pancras, Amvets Post 60; Ridge-
wood Post 207, Jewish War Veterans; Sergeant Edward R. Miller Post 7336,
Veterans of Foreign Wars; Lieutenant Alfred Lucia-Glenridge, Chapter
118, Disabled American Veterans; Eckes-Schubert Memorial Post 1562,
American Legion; World War I Barracks 3266; and Brewery-Keenan-Heisser
Post 1815, American Legion; and
WHEREAS, The main function of the Allied Veterans Memorial Committee
of Greater Ridgewood and Glendale is combining the Veterans Groups to
take part in its Annual Memorial Day Parade held in Ridgewood-Glendale;
and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Greater Ridgewood and
Glendale upon the occasion of celebrating 90 years of dedicated service
to its community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Allied Veterans Memorial Committee of Greater Ridgewood
and Glendale.