LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America, and paying tribute to its members for their outstand-
ing contributions to our Nation

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Jewish
War Veterans of the United States of America, and to pay tribute to its
members for their outstanding contributions to our Nation; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1896, the Jewish War Veterans of the United States
of America was and is the oldest veterans organization in the country;
in 1958, it was chartered by Congress; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, this esteemed veterans organization has
been a force against bigotry in America, while working to support the
Jewish Community; and
WHEREAS, Now in its 119th year of service, the Jewish War Veterans of
the United States of America continues to address the challenges of
serving our Nation's veterans; its members and auxiliaries perform
outreach to better assist former members of the Armed Forces who utilize
services at the Brooklyn Veterans Administration; and
WHEREAS, The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America
donates canteen books, clothing, and care packages needed by patients at
veterans facilities; its members also distribute food and other necessi-
ties to the poor, as well as quality of life programming to the Jewish
community; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of
America will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of
the Nazi concentration camps and the end of World War II; it will also
salute the courageous Jewish veterans of World War II for their bravery,
fortitude, and service, and the Jewish community for their efforts to
protect our Nation's freedom; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to combating anti-Semitism in all its forms, the
Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America offers extensive
programs committed to upholding America's democratic traditions; it is
also deeply concerned about the condition of fellow Jews throughout the
world and commits to the assistance of oppressed Jews worldwide; and
WHEREAS, The 119 year history of the Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America is a living testament to its indomitable heritage; and
WHEREAS, Through its long and sustained commitment to the ideals and
principles upon which this beloved Nation was first founded, the Jewish
War Veterans of the United States of America has unselfishly advanced
that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the unalter-
able manifestation of our American experience; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, and to
pay tribute to its members for their outstanding contributions to our
Nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.