92-14 AMERICAN LEGION COLIN HYDE POST #172 DAYRESOLUTION NO. 92-14
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island
proclaiming April 3, 1992, as the American Legion
Colin Hyde Post #172 Day.
WHEREAS, The American Legion is a national veterans'
organization, established by an act of Congress, and
dedicated to the issues of veterans' affairs, Americanism,
youth, and national security; and
WHEREAS, membership in the American Legion is open to
all wartime veterans, regardless of rank or branch of
service, who served their country honorably; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion Colin Hyde Post #172 was
established on Bainbridge Island on April 3, 1942, and was
named in honor of Private Colin Hyde, who died during World
War I while serving his country in the European combat zone;
and
WHEREAS, Post #172 has a 50 year history of service
to the community including purchasing the first ambulance for
Bainbridge Island, conducting War Bond drives, and serving as
the local voice of the veterans and veterans' affairs; and
WHEREAS, Post #172 continues to provide community
service in the areas of veterans' relief, veterans'
memorials, Boys' State sponsorship, student scholarships, and
education on Americanism, the U.S. Constitution, and the
duties of citizenship; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Bainbridge Island declares the third of April to be
officially recognized as the American Legion Colin Hyde Post
#172 Day.
1992.
PASSED by the City Council this 19th day of March,
APPROVED by the Mayor this 19th day of March, 1992.
~ ~~.G~ANATO, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
RALPH W. EELLS, Finance Director