IV 
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 ROD-
GERS, Mr. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. CAO) submitted the following resolu-
tion; 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 Amer-
ican Legion a Federal charter; 
Whereas the American Legion, a veterans service organiza-
tion, remains active at the national, State, and local lev-
els; 
Whereas American Legion members, known as Legionnaires, 
donate millions of volunteer hours in Department of Vet-
erans Affairs medical facilities and State veterans homes; 
Whereas the American Legion sponsors and supports a num-
ber of activities for children and youth, including the Na-
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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 dis-
placed by natural disasters; 
Whereas the American Legion Family Support Network pro-
vides 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 Olym-
pics and the Children’s Miracle Network; 
Whereas the American Legion Temporary Financial Assist-
ance program provides grants to veterans who have chil-
dren 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 pro-
grams 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 dis-
charged from the Armed Forces; and 
Whereas many Americans recognize September 16 of each 
year as American Legion Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of American 
Legion Day; and 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe American Legion Day with appropriate 
programs and activities. 
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