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House
Resolution 759
By:
Representatives Lakly of the
72nd
and Yates of the
73rd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending American Legion Post 105 on the occasion of its 80th anniversary;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
American Legion Post 105 was founded on September 20, 1927, in Fayette County,
Georgia, by a small group of men with a vision to support their community;
and
WHEREAS,
Post 105 is currently located in their Log Cabin building in downtown
Fayetteville, and with tremendous success, the post has grown to its highest
membership level in its 80-year history with 267 members from across Fayette
County; and
WHEREAS,
members of the American Legion Post 105 include dedicated county leaders and
prominent county residents, and working together, the members have made great
contributions to their community and nation; and
WHEREAS,
the post is an outstanding sponsor of youth organizations, including a Boy Scout
troop and a Cub Scout den, the DARE Program in county elementary schools, a High
School awards program for graduating seniors, and Boys State and Girls State
leadership programs, and Post 105 also generously makes its facility available
to several nonprofit civic organizations; and
WHEREAS,
the post is also a strong supporter of United States veterans as demonstrated by
quarterly visits to VA hospitals, assistance to local veterans as well as active
troops in two deployed units in Iraq and Afghanistan, participation in the
Legion Honor Guard Burial Detail, establishment of a veterans headstone
replacement program, and generous donations of funds to local military families,
the USO, and Operation Home Front; and
WHEREAS,
Post 105´s support for its community is further demonstrated by its
members´ participation in patriotic events in the community, including
hosting a Memorial Day ceremony, placing United States flags in the Fayetteville
cemetery, marching in the 4th of July parade, and maintaining a program for the
retirement of unusable United States flags; and
WHEREAS,
the post also has established a recognition program for outstanding police and
fire personnel and academy appointees; and
WHEREAS,
this exemplary civic organization and all of its outstanding members have given
generously of their time and assets, thereby accomplishing great missions,
contributing tremendously to the quality of life in their community, and
bringing honor and credit to the American Legion and the State of
Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend American Legion Post 105 for its many
accomplishments and contributions, and extend their congratulations on this the
occasion of its 80th anniversary.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to American
Legion Post 105.