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This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary Department of New York, which was established on April 30, 1925. The resolution recognizes the organization's century-long commitment to serving veterans, advocating for their rights, and supporting their communities. With over 18,000 members, the VFW Auxiliary has made significant contributions including educational initiatives like the Voice of Democracy and Patriots' Pen essay contests, scholarship programs, cancer grants, veterans support services, and hospital volunteerism. The resolution highlights the organization's ongoing objectives of being fraternal, patriotic, charitable, and educational, while maintaining fidelity to the Constitution and promoting principles of freedom, equal rights, and justice. By pausing to commemorate this milestone, the legislative body expresses its heartfelt appreciation for the VFW Auxiliary's extraordinary service to veterans, their families, and New York State communities, and will transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the organization.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K520