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ID SCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/21/2019
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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American Legion was founded March 15, 1919, by American servicemen in France and chartered by Congress on September 16, 1919, with Idaho's department receiving its permanent charter on August 1, 1920.
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American Legion led efforts that resulted in creation of the United States Veterans Bureau (now the Department of Veterans Affairs) on August 9, 1921, and promoted the G.I. Bill signed into law in 1944.
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Organization donated $1 million to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, representing the largest single contribution to the project, and sponsored an independent study on Agent Orange exposure effects presented to Congress in 1989.
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American Legion operates youth programs including American Legion Baseball (over 5,600 teams), Boys State (serving approximately 20,000 young men annually), and the National High School Oratorical Program.
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Legislature honors and recognizes the American Legion on its centennial year and commends the organization for its exemplary service to veterans and dedication to American values.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and honoring the American Legion in its centennial year.
AMERICAN LEGION
Last Action
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
2/21/2019