AL HR62

Celebrates the charter members of VFW Auxiliary Post 8640 Long-Hodges-Lowe for establishing Alabama's first Veterans of Foreign Wars post for Black Veterans.

Honors seven World War II veterans—John Hampton, William Appleton, Willie Fitzgerald, Harry Grimes, Grady Hardnett, William Hill, and Vinson Perkins, Sr.—who founded the post in 1953.

Recognizes the founders' effort to raise $30 to send John Hampton by train to the VFW National Convention in New York to present a charter request letter.

Notes the post was later named VFW 8640 Long-Hodges-Lowe in honor of Southeast Sheffield veterans who died in World War II.

Resolves that the seven founding members are celebrated for their historic contribution to Alabama's progression, with best wishes extended for continued success.