HR0035 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor the Sons of the American Legion on the 75th anniversary of the organization; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion voted to create the Sons of the American Legion in 1932; the first Sons of the American Legion charter was given to the Bruce P. Robinson Post #133 Squadron in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1933; and

WHEREAS, The Sons of the American Legion is an organization within the American Legion, made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and who are eligible for membership in the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, There are currently more than 307,000 Sons of the American Legion members in more than 5,500 squadrons in all 50 states and 9 foreign countries; there are 235 squadrons in Illinois with more than 14,500 members; and

WHEREAS, Since the first year, the Sons of the American Legion has recorded new membership records; in 1990 membership exceeded 100,000 members and in 1997 the 200,000 mark was broken; and

WHEREAS, The Sons of the American Legion donate millions of dollars and contribute millions of man hours to American Legion programs and local charities across the United States; in combination with the American Legion and the American Legion Auxilary, the three groups care for our nation's veterans and their families, work to improve the quality of life for children, preserve the traditions and values of the United States, and teach the fundamentals of good citizenship; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the Sons of the American Legion on their 75th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to a representative of the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Illinois.