HR 105 (LSB 6312YH (2) 88)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 105

BY  SALMON, GUSTAFSON, JENEARY, WHEELER, LANDON, THOMPSON, GAINES, SORENSEN, HAGENOW, HITE, M. SMITH, OURTH, KURTH, BROWN-POWERS, PRICHARD, BRECKENRIDGE, KACENA, and BENNETT

A Resolution recognizing the centennial of the formation of the American Legion Auxiliary.

   WHEREAS, countless concerned women took on the day-to-day responsibilities of life when family members went overseas to fight in World War I; and
   WHEREAS, aware of the many struggling families and the needs of returning veterans, those same women vowed to continue their roles after the veterans of World War I founded the American Legion on March 5, 1919; and
   WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary, affiliated with the American Legion, was organized November 10, 1919; and
   WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary is currently a veterans’ service organization with members in nearly 10,000 American communities; and
   WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary raises millions of dollars every year and uses these funds to support programs in United States Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical centers and community programs; and
   WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary has created and implemented numerous programs for veterans, their families, young people, and the community at large; and
   WHEREAS, American Legion Auxiliary volunteers are integral to the operation of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical centers, providing diversion and entertainment for patients and assisting with many therapeutic programs; and
   WHEREAS, American Legion Auxiliary volunteers devote thousands of hours to young women through the Girls State program, Girls Nation program, and other youth programs; and
   WHEREAS, with the philosophy of “service, not self,” the American Legion Auxiliary develops a strong spirit of volunteerism in its members, who have joined together in the fellowship of giving to others; and
   WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace and continues to stand firmly behind America today; and
   WHEREAS, the services of the American Legion Auxiliary directly and indirectly touch the lives of all Americans; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives hereby recognizes the centennial of the formation of the American Legion Auxiliary; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honors and extends its appreciation to the American Legion Auxiliary for its many years of service to Iowans and the country; and
   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to Nicole Clapp, National President of the American Legion Auxiliary, in Indianapolis, Indiana.