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This resolution honors Wayne Baumgartner upon his retirement after 56 years of dedicated service to the American Legion Brounshidle Post 205 in Tonawanda, New York. The resolution highlights his extensive volunteer work, including his time as Post Commander, where he supported veterans' affairs, national security, Americanism, and youth programs. It also acknowledges his significant contributions to community events, fundraising, and providing assistance to families in need, as well as his honorable service as a veteran of the United States Air Force, during which he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and received multiple commendations. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes his active role in community initiatives such as coordinating parades, visiting veterans in hospitals, and assisting with police and fire department training exercises, and his induction into the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K834