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111TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 679 

Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 24, 2009 

Mrs. HALVORSON (for herself, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. LANCE, Mr. TEAGUE, Mr. 

COURTNEY, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, 

Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. 

REICHERT, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. BURGESS, Ms. BORDALLO, 

Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. CAO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 

Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day. 

Whereas, on September 16, 1919, Congress issued the American Legion a Federal charter; 

Whereas the American Legion, a veterans service organization, remains active at the national, State, and local levels; 

Whereas American Legion members, known as Legionnaires, 

donate millions of volunteer hours in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and State veterans homes; 

Whereas the American Legion sponsors and supports a number of activities for children and youth, including the NaVerDate Nov 24 2008 22:37 Jul 24, 2009 Jkt 079200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR679.IH HR679

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tional Oratorical Contest, Boy Scouts, American Legion 

Baseball, Boys State, and Boys Nation; 

Whereas the American Legion awards millions of dollars in 

college scholarships; 

Whereas the American Legion National Emergency Fund 

provides financial assistance to Legionnaires who are displaced by natural disasters; 

Whereas the American Legion Family Support Network provides assistance to members of the Armed Forces and 

their families; 

Whereas the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation has 

provided millions of dollars for programs focused on 

America’s children and youth, such as the Special Olympics and the Children’s Miracle Network; 

Whereas the American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance program provides grants to veterans who have children and who are experiencing financial hardships; 

Whereas the American Legion remains a steadfast supporter 

of a strong national defense; 

Whereas the American Legion supports maintaining a viable 

but principled foreign affairs agenda; 

Whereas the American Legion is a staunch advocate for the 

principal missions of the Department of Veterans Affairs; 

Whereas the American Legion played a principal role in the 

drafting of the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, 

also known as the G.I. Bill of Rights; 

Whereas the American Legion supports employment programs and opportunities for veterans; 


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Whereas Legionnaires believe a veteran’s service to the 

United States goes on long after the veteran is discharged from the Armed Forces; and 

Whereas many Americans recognize September 16 of each 

year as American Legion Day: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the goals and ideals of American 

3 Legion Day; and 

4 (2) calls upon the people of the United States 

5 to observe American Legion Day with appropriate 

6 programs and activities. 

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