LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring life member Tom Travers upon the occa-
sion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the
Northport American Legion Post 694

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor life
member Tom Travers upon the occasion of his retirement after many years
of distinguished service to the Northport American Legion Post 694 to be
celebrated on Friday, February 27, 2015, at the Legion Clubhouse in
Northport, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American
Legion, the nation's largest wartime veterans organization, is devoted
to mutual helpfulness, and is committed to mentoring youth and sponsor-
ing wholesome programs in its communities, advocating patriotism and
honor, promoting strong national security, and devoting time and ener-
gies to its fellow service members and veterans; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception by a group of war-weary veterans of World
War I, The American Legion has evolved into one of the most influential
nonprofit organizations in the United States; its membership grew to
over one million, and local posts have formed across the country; today,
membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion's success depends entirely on active
membership, participation and volunteerism; Tom Travers was such a
member who has been instrumental in helping this worthy organization
serve its thriving community, veterans, and service members; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Tom Travers rendered faithful, conscientious
and valuable service to the Northport American Legion Post 694; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity with Northport American Legion Post 694, Tom
Travers served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Tom Travers was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Northport American Legion Post
694, Tom Travers earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations 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
honor life member Tom Travers upon the occasion of his retirement after
many years of distinguished service to the Northport American Legion
Post 694; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Travers.