HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2009-09-14 Item 2 - Proclamation - American Legion Month - SeptemberOffice of the Mayor
Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION 7,--„..„,-,
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WHEREAS, the American Legion was chartered by the Congress of the c
United States of America on September 16, 1919; and 4
WHEREAS, since its founding, the American Legion and its nearly three x-
million members have continually exhibited a deep sense of pride in community
and ensured a strong America by serving veterans, their families, and
children of our nation; and nd the,
WHEREAS, the American Legion was responsible for the creation of the
original GI Bill, enabling millions of veterans to obtain assistance in education
and home loans; and
WHEREAS, the American Legion was instruments yam,
legislation creating the Department of Veterans Affairs; and passage uN=
WHEREAS, the American Legion continues to work for a constitutional
amendment to protect the American flag from desecration; they work toward
securing mandatory funding for adequate operation of the Veterans Affairs
Medical facilities; and they operate a Family Support Network for families of
active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserves, y
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WHEREAS, the 33,000 Legionnaires belonging to the 170 Posts across
Washington, along with the 12,000 members of the Sons of the American Legion
and American Legion Auxiliary state -wide, collectively volunteer thousands of
hours to assist our veterans and their communities; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila American Legion Post 235 strongly supports
veterans, their families, and our community at large; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila,
do hereby proclaim September 2009:
American Legion Month
and acknowledge the many contributions made by members of the American
Legion over the past 90 years.
SIGNED THIS l S DAY OF �A-),/ �a''J1.�
2009.
Mayor of Tukwila