GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 1484

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Sponsors: Representatives Morris, McAllister (Primary Sponsors); Alexander, Allred, Berry, Bowie, Boyd-McIntyre, Clary, Earle, Easterling, Esposito, Gardner, Howard, Insko, Jarrell, Jeffus, McLawhorn, Mosley, Preston, Russell, Sherrill, Walend, and Warren.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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May 27, 1999

A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DISABLED VETERANS WOMEN'S AUXILIARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Whereas, in 1922 a national organization known as the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Auxiliary was formed to help protect the rights and benefits of disabled veterans and their families; and
Whereas, any woman who is related to a disabled veteran may become a member of the DAV Auxiliary; and
Whereas, the DAV Auxiliary is involved in a number of programs, including visiting disabled veterans in hospitals and nursing homes, monitoring legislation that affects the benefits of disabled veterans, providing various community service programs for disabled veterans and educational assistance to the children of certain Auxiliary members, and promoting programs that encourage good citizenship and patriotism; and
Whereas, in 1949, the Disabled American Veterans Women's Auxiliary State Department of North Carolina was formed; and
Whereas, for 50 years, the Disabled American Veterans Women's Auxiliary State Department of North Carolina has provided services to veterans and their families in the State; and
Whereas, the Disabled American Veterans Women's Auxiliary State Department of North Carolina will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary on June 4-6, 1999, at its convention in the City of Fayetteville; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  The House of Representatives wishes to recognize the Disabled American Veterans Women's Auxiliary State Department of North Carolina for its commitment to disabled veterans and to congratulate the Auxiliary on its fiftieth anniversary.
Section 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Elizabeth Overcash, Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Women's Auxiliary State Department of North Carolina.
Section 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.