Assembly Resolution No. 982

BY: M. of A. Lunsford

COMMENDING the Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America, and paying tribute to its members
for their outstanding contributions to our Nation

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Jewish
War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV), and to pay tribute
to its members for their outstanding contributions to our Nation; and

WHEREAS, Founded on March 15, 1896, by 63 Jewish veterans of the
American Civil War, the JWV was and is the oldest veterans organization
in the country; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, this esteemed veterans organization
has been a force against bigotry in America, while working to support
the Jewish Community; and

WHEREAS, Now in its 127th year of service, the JWV and its women's
auxiliary continue to serve our Nation's veterans through active
programs on behalf of the war wounded and those who are patients in
Veterans Administration hospitals and participates in and organizes
several Jewish as well as patriotic programs across the country; and

WHEREAS, Currently, there are numerous posts located throughout New
York, and the United States as a whole; one such organization is the
David J. Kauffman Post 401 of the JWV of the Finger Lakes which was
founded on June 12, 1932; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to the mission of the JWV, the David J.
Kauffman Post 401 has made numerous contributions to the success and
progress of society which have truly enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, Through its long and sustained commitment to the ideals and
principles upon which this beloved Nation was first founded, the Jewish
War Veterans of the United States of America has unselfishly advanced
that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the
unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, and to
pay tribute to its members for their outstanding contributions to our
Nation; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.