LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Corker, the New York Department
President of the American Legion Auxiliary

WHEREAS, It is the intent of the Legislative Body to commemorate and
recognize certain individuals who give their time and support to serve
the veterans of this great Nation and Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with this long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Barbara Corker, the New York Department President of the American Legion
Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary administers
hundred of volunteer programs, gives thousand of hours to its communi-
ties and their veterans, and raises a significant amount to support its
various volunteer programs; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Corker has been a member of the Throggs Neck Memorial
Unit No. 1456 of Bronx County for 35 years; she has worked tirelessly on
behalf of veterans and their families throughout New York State, serving
as the President of the First District three times, as well as Depart-
ment Vice President before becoming the Department President; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Barbara Corker was awarded the National Award for
National Security for Best Overall National Security Program activities
in the Eastern Division; in 2011, she received the National Award for
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation for Best Overall Veterans Affairs &
Rehabilitation Program in the Eastern Division; and
WHEREAS, In the past year, Barbara Corker has focused on Operation
Comfort Warriors, a program dedicated to meeting the needs of wounded,
injured, or ill military personnel by providing them with conform items
not usually supplied by the federal government; Operation Comfort Warri-
ors was built on love, loyalty, and friendship, and has steadily grown,
raising funds for our veterans; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Corker truly exemplifies the American Legion Auxilia-
ry's motto of "Service, Not Self"; she has served as Department Chairman
for Cancer Awareness, Children & Youth, and Membership; she is a Certi-
fied Leadership Instructor, has served as a housemother for the Empire
Girls State Program, and has been an instructor at the American Legion
Auxiliary College; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and honor those who have committed their lives to improve and
support the lives of other, particularly those who have served our great
State and Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara Corker, the New York Department President of the American
Legion Auxiliary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitable engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Corker.