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PRINTER'S NO. 632
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
105
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY STAATS, READSHAW, SONNEY, DUSH, THOMAS, LONGIETTI,
SNYDER, BIZZARRO, SCHMITT, ROTHMAN, TOEPEL, SCHLOSSBERG,
RYAN, MACKENZIE, DiGIROLAMO, HILL-EVANS, SAINATO, EVERETT,
SIMMONS, KAUFFMAN, McNEILL, KINSEY, RAPP, FREEMAN, BROWN,
MILLARD, JAMES, NEILSON, SAYLOR, MENTZER, BARRAR, IRVIN,
JOZWIAK, PYLE, PASHINSKI, CIRESI, GOODMAN, DALEY, KAUFER,
KORTZ, REESE, CONKLIN, OBERLANDER, PICKETT, WARREN,
CALTAGIRONE, B. MILLER, COX, DeLUCA, HAHN, POLINCHOCK,
GILLEN, HEFFLEY, HOHENSTEIN, O'MARA, MARKOSEK, MULLINS,
GABLER AND WILLIAMS, MARCH 1, 2019
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 1, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of The American Legion, and
recognizing and honoring the legacy of The American Legion as
a staunch advocate for veterans and their families.
WHEREAS, The American Legion came to life in Paris, France,
beginning on March 15, 1919, when war-weary members of the
American Expeditionary Forces who had fought in World War I
gathered for what became known as the Paris Caucus; and
WHEREAS, As the members continued to meet and the months
progressed, they thought about how to support their wounded
comrades, honor the fallen, assist surviving spouses and
orphans, protect the democracy they pledged their lives to
defend and chart a new course for future generations of
Americans; and
WHEREAS, They saw their vision become a reality when on
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September 16, 1919, the American Legion was chartered by
Congress as a patriotic veterans organization focusing on
service to veterans, service members and communities; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion was founded on the four pillars
of: care for veterans, a strong national defense, Americanism
and children and youth; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion has played a leading role in
initiatives and breakthroughs that have affected the lives of
Americans in every community from creating the United States
Flag Code, helping start the Veterans Administration, drafting
and getting passed the GI Bill and helping veterans receive
benefits for health-care conditions based on their honorable
service; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion has nearly 3,000 accredited
service officers worldwide, who assist veterans with their
benefits claims and other concerns; and
WHEREAS, The national membership stands at over 2 million
with over 200,000 Legionnaires from Pennsylvania; therefore be
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commemorate the
100th anniversary of The American Legion, and recognize and
honor the historical significance and valorous service and
sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the legacy
of The American Legion as a staunch advocate for veterans and
their families; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend The
American Legion for their service to veterans for the past 100
years as well as their continuous service as they begin their
second century; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives call upon each
resident of this Commonwealth to join in the commemoration of
the centennial of The American Legion on March 15, 2019.
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