LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Bridge-
port Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8440 on June 4, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and support
the purposeful cause of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United
States of America, recognizing its long and sustained commitment to the
principles of democracy and freedom so revered by this State and Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Bridgeport Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post 8440 on Saturday, June 4, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Bridgeport VFW Memorial Post 8440 are
always available to support veterans and their families in times of
need; they are a symbol of military heritage, community and patriotism;
and
WHEREAS, The occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the
Bridgeport VFW Memorial Post 8440 is a time to pause and reflect on the
events it conducts in reverent tribute to the men and women who served
their country in defense of its ideals of democracy and freedom, on the
many contributions rendered to community organizations, and on its
continuing efforts to foster understanding of their heritage and role in
society; and
WHEREAS, The Bridgeport VFW Memorial Post 8440 has a noble past,
accomplishing its mission and performing its good deeds in a spirit of
comradeship true to the highest traditions of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Mindful of its proud and honored history, the Bridgeport VFW
Memorial Post 8440 celebrates with just pride and true honor, its 50th
Anniversary of service to its community and the needs and values of
veterans across the State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
devoted leadership of the Post's outstanding Commanders, both present
and past, and the absolute commitment of its many proud members, noting
the role played by this exceptional organization and recognizing the
significance of the contributions and sacrifices of the membership of
the Bridgeport VFW Memorial Post 8440; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Bridgeport Veterans of Foreign
Wars Memorial Post 8440; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Bridgeport Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8440.