HR0352 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Canton American Legion Post 16 on the occasion of its 88th birthday on March 24, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Canton American Legion Post 16 was founded 88 years ago due to a great need for a veterans rights organization when the Doughboys returned home with debilitating physical and mental disorders; the government was paying little attention to their needs and the American Legion was formed to fill that need; the first duty of the American Legion is to see that those who have borne the battle get a fair deal from the government they fought to protect; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion is known as the leading advocate for veterans health care and rehabilitation; the Legion has programs for children and youth and provides a strong national security policy, promoting American values; and

WHEREAS, At this year's event, members who achieved 50 years and 60 years of continuous service to the American Legion were honored; those honored include Veryln Vaughn (50 years), Henry Stanko (60 years), B.J. Vacca (60 years), and Otis McCoy (60 years); the Legionnaire of the Year Award was also presented to Ray Studer; 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, past and present, of Canton American Legion Post 16 and thank them for the services they provide to our veterans; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Veryln Vaughn, Henry Stanko, B.J. Vacca, Otis McCoy, Ray Studer, and to the Canton American Legion Post 16.