HR0450 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The American Legion is a U.S. war veterans' organization comprised of state, U.S. territory, and overseas departments along with local posts; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion was founded at the American Club near Place de la Concorde in Paris, France by members of the American Expeditionary Forces on March 15, 1919; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered by the U.S. Congress on September 16, 1919; and

WHEREAS, The Yorkville American Legion Post #489 currently has over 600 members; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion Post #489 commissioned the War Memorial located in the United City of Yorkville Town Square, 301 N. Bridge, Yorkville, IL 60560 in Kendall County; and

WHEREAS, The Yorkville War Memorial was dedicated by Legion Commander Robert Goins on May 30, 1969; the Memorial recognizes the Kendall County service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during their service in a time of war; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion Post #489 and the United City of Yorkville continue to maintain the Memorial in honor of those who have fought and died in the defense of freedom; and

WHEREAS, The sacrifices made by the 61 solders from Kendall County who gave their lives for freedom will forever be memorialized by the Yorkville Legion War Memorial; and

WHEREAS, The losses in defense of freedom felt by the City of Yorkville and every community across the U.S. shall be honored by memorial services at the War Memorial in Yorkville; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion recently held the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Memorial to remember and honor 61 Yorkville and Kendall County fallen service members, as well as all men and women who are currently serving or have served in defense of freedoms and the American way of life; and

WHEREAS, Military men and women, past and present, are the protectors of the American way of life; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that that we commend the men and women of the American Legion for their vigilant support of those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Yorkville American Legion Post #489 as an expression of our esteem and respect.