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NY J03285

Resolution

Status

Passed

7/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Fred Akshar

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Richard J. Hoyt VFW Post No. 478 in Binghamton, New York, celebrated on July 12, 2020
  • Post was formed in 1920 by veterans of the Spanish American War, Philippine Insurrection, and First World War, making it the oldest VFW post in Broome County
  • Named after Private Richard J. Hoyt of the 107th Infantry who died in World War I breaking the Hindenburg Line and was among the first Binghamton-area WWI casualties
  • Post currently operates with 211 active members from a Court Street location opened in December 2016, after relocating from Carroll Street following a January 2016 fire
  • Honors the Post's leadership and membership dedication to serving United States Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families

Legislative Description

Richard J. Hoyt Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 478-100 Anniversary

Last Action

ADOPTED

7/22/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance7/17/2020

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