Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Waterloo Memorial Post No. 6433 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Senate Resolution No. 2050

BY: Senator O'MARA

        COMMEMORATING the 80th Anniversary of the Waterloo
        Memorial  Post  No.  6433 of the Veterans of Foreign
        Wars

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
pay  tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Waterloo Memorial Post No.  6433
of  the  Veterans  of  Foreign Wars to be celebrated with a special Open
House and Luncheon event at the Post building in Waterloo, New York,  on
Saturday, June 6, 2026; and

  WHEREAS,  On June 6,1946, 101 local United States veterans organized
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post  No.  6433  under  the  leadership  of
Vincent  0.    White; at its inception, the Post members rented rooms on
Main Street in Waterloo; and

  WHEREAS, On January 8,1947, the Post members were  joined  by  their
auxiliary;  the  members  voted  to  purchase the home of Navy Commander
George Cook Sweet; unfortunately, shortly  after  renovation  commenced,
the  home  was destroyed by fire; in the 1950s, they rebuilt and settled
into the Post they utilize today; and

  WHEREAS, Several other veterans groups  derived  from  the  Waterloo
Memorial Post, including the Marine Corps League No. 468, Seneca Chief's
Disabled American Veterans No. 197, Gold Star Mothers, Sampson Veterans,
Finger  Lakes  Chapter  1  Korean  Wars  Veterans,  and Men's Auxiliary;
additionally, a Past State Commander and Past State President originated
from the Post; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Waterloo Memorial Post has hosted
VFW state bowling tournaments, Red  Cross  blood  drives,  Memorial  Day
events,  testimonial  dinners,  Past  Presidents  &  Commanders Dinners,
funeral luncheons, wedding receptions, and driver  safety  courses;  the
Color  Guard  marched across New York State and holds the title of State
Guard for the VFW; and

  WHEREAS, From time to time, this  Legislative  Body  takes  note  of
certain  altruistic  organizations  it  wishes  to acknowledge for their
philanthropic and community-oriented contributions to our society  which
enhance the basic humanity among all the citizens of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is proudly moved to commemorate and
commend the members of the Waterloo Memorial Post  No.  6433,  past  and
present,  who  have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the
quality of life for the community they serve; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the 80th Anniversary of the Waterloo Memorial Post No. 6433
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Waterloo Memorial Post No. 6433 of  the  Veterans  of
Foreign Wars.