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J1200Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Laurelton Memorial Day Parade

Official title

“Commending the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298 upon the occasion of its 30th Annual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade to be held on May 27, 2019”

Sponsor Leroy ComrieSD-14
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298 for its 30th Annual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade.

Why it matters

  1. Celebrates community involvement and local history. This resolution recognizes not just the VFW Post, but also the community organizations and individuals who sponsor, organize, and participate in the parade, highlighting local civic pride and collective remembrance.

  2. Promotes the importance of honoring veterans. By formally acknowledging Memorial Day events, the resolution reinforces the value placed on remembering those who have served and sacrificed, helping to sustain public awareness of the meaning behind the holiday.

  3. Supports intergenerational and cultural connection. The inclusion of local bands, community groups, and youth organizations in the parade demonstrates the role of such events in bringing together diverse members of the community and passing on traditions of service and remembrance to younger generations.

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Honor Laurelton Memorial Day Parade

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Leroy Comrie

Senator · Senate District 14

Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1200 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMENDING the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298 upon the occasion of its 30th Annual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade to be held on May 27,

2019 WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its borders resonates with the rich and noble history of New York State and this Nation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend events which symbolize… Show all

2019 WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its borders resonates with the rich and noble history of New York State and this Nation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles upon which this nation was founded, and to applaud individuals who have dedicated their life's work in support and furtherance of those principles; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298 upon the occasion of its 30th Annual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 27, 2019; and WHEREAS, This distinguished Parade will feature the Queens Area Pathfinders Marching Band, and the Berean Community Drumline; and WHEREAS, The Parade will commence at the intersection of Merrick and Francis Lewis Boulevards, and end at the Veterans Memorial Triangle, with the Closing Ceremony; and WHEREAS, The 2019 Laurelton Memorial Day Parade Committee consists of: Fritz A. Casimir, Chairman; Lenworth James, Parade co-Chairman; and Leroy Barnes, Post Commander; and WHEREAS, In conjunction with the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298, the 2019 proud Parade Sponsors include: Laurelton Lions Club (founder of the Parade), Garden Club of Laurelton, American Legion Benjamin Moore Post No. 1946; Federated Blocks of Laurelton, and Concerned Citizens of Laurelton; and WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of the month of May, we honor those Americans who gave their lives in defense of their country, whether in the Civil War which divided our nation or in times of war since that time, and in times of peace, in police actions and minor skirmishes, in peacekeeping roles and in missions to foreign lands to uphold the cherished principles of liberty and democracy upon which our grand Republic was founded; and WHEREAS, As we observe and remember our deceased veterans on Memorial Day, we recall their brave and noble deeds which have served to maintain our most precious and cherished freedoms and honor those who continue to work diligently to support and sustain them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298 upon the occasion of its 30th Annual Laurelton Memorial Day Parade to be held on

May 27, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Colonel Edward O. Gourdin VFW Post No. 5298 Chairman, Fritz A. Casimir; Parade co-Chairman, Lenworth James; Post Commander, Leroy Barnes; and the aforementioned Parade Sponsors.

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