HR0764 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the American Legion on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of its founding; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered and incorporated in 1919 by the United States Congress and is a nonpolitical organization where membership is based on serving and receiving an honorable discharge; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion serves as the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 12,000 posts in communities throughout the United States and has approximately two million members; and

WHEREAS, The American Legion is known for helping its local communities, mentoring youth and advocating for veterans by finding them careers, healthcare, and stable housing; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the American Legion on the 103rd anniversary of its founding, and we wish it many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize the following commanders of the 61st Legislative District, Commander Peter Mockapetris of the Gurnee American Legion Post, Commander Grover Finn of the Zion American Legion Post, Commander John Patterson of the Winthrop Harbor American Legion Post, Commander Duane L. Peacy of the Waukegan American Legion Post, and Commander Jay Jozwiak of the Antioch American Legion Post; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the American Legion commanders of the 61st Legislative District.