IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 539 
Supporting the goals and ideals of The American Legion. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 16, 2019 
Mr. CARSON of Indiana (for himself, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BANKS, Mrs. BROOKS 
of Indiana, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr. PENCE, Mr. VIS-
CLOSKY, and Mrs. WALORSKI) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of The American Legion. 
Whereas The American Legion was founded on March 15, 
1919; 
Whereas Congress chartered The American Legion on Sep-
tember 16, 1919; 
Whereas, in 2019, The American Legion celebrates 100 years 
of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, their families, 
and communities; 
Whereas The American Legion is the largest wartime vet-
erans service organization in the United States; 
Whereas The American Legion is headquartered in Indianap-
olis, Indiana, and has approximately 2,000,000 members 
of the Armed Forces and veterans in its membership; 
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Whereas The American Legion has counted among its mem-
bers 10 Presidents of the United States; 
Whereas The American Legion has played a vital role in ad-
vocating for veterans’ affairs, including the passage of 
the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly 
known as the ‘‘G.I. Bill’’) (58 Stat. 284, chapter 268) 
and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs; 
Whereas The American Legion has shown steadfast dedica-
tion to improving local communities, contributing ap-
proximately 3,700,000 volunteer community service hours 
annually and millions of dollars in college scholarships to 
students across the United States; 
Whereas the 100th anniversary of The American Legion is in 
2019; 
Whereas the mantra of The American Legion’s 100th anni-
versary, ‘‘Legacy of the last 100 years and Vision for the 
next 100’’, is an apt description of the contributions of 
The American Legion to life in the United States 
throughout 100 years of service and mutual helpfulness; 
and 
Whereas the 101st National Convention of The American Le-
gion will be held August 23 through August 29, 2019, in 
Indianapolis, Indiana: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the vital role The American Legion 
has played in the United States; 
(2) recognizes that The American Legion has 
been a cornerstone of life in the United States from 
the local to the Federal level and serves as a con-
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stant reminder of the inestimable contributions the 
members of the Armed Forces have made to enrich 
life in the United States during and after their serv-
ice; and 
(3) celebrates the continued position of The 
American Legion as an inextinguishable beacon of 
community, responsibility, honor, and service. 
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