| WILLIAM F. YORK POST 655 |
| 2817 Carson street Haltom City, Texas 76117 |
Since our charter in Haltom City, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS
from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel
serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and
Community Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for
our country, friends and families.
from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel
serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and
Community Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for
our country, friends and families.
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-time veterans organization,
devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3
million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide.
devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is a community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3
million members, men and women, in nearly 15,000 American Legion posts worldwide.
SEE NAMES OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF POST 655 FOR 2011-2012 |
Here are just a few of the ways our members were still "serving America" last year.
· Needy children and families received more than $6 million in cash and goods.
· Deserving high school students were awarded $3.8 million in college scholarships.
· Local charity campaigns received over $10 million in donations.
· Legion members donated over 2 million hours of service to their communities.
· Legion Posts provided over $2 million in emergency aid to veterans last year.
· Over $30 million was spent by The American Legion and its affiliated organizations for the benefit of children and
youth last year.
· Legionnaires across the country donate almost 2 million hours each year in the VA's Voluntary Service Program,
helping veterans who are patients in VA medical facilities.
· The Legion's Family Support Network has helped thousands of family members of military personnel in the Persian
Gulf in every day needs from simple household repairs to financial assistance
· Needy children and families received more than $6 million in cash and goods.
· Deserving high school students were awarded $3.8 million in college scholarships.
· Local charity campaigns received over $10 million in donations.
· Legion members donated over 2 million hours of service to their communities.
· Legion Posts provided over $2 million in emergency aid to veterans last year.
· Over $30 million was spent by The American Legion and its affiliated organizations for the benefit of children and
youth last year.
· Legionnaires across the country donate almost 2 million hours each year in the VA's Voluntary Service Program,
helping veterans who are patients in VA medical facilities.
· The Legion's Family Support Network has helped thousands of family members of military personnel in the Persian
Gulf in every day needs from simple household repairs to financial assistance
“Those who expect to reap the blessings
of freedom must undergo the fatigue
of supporting it.”
of freedom must undergo the fatigue
of supporting it.”
Thought for Today:
"When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out." —
Elizabeth Bowen, Irish author (1899-1973).
"When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out." —
Elizabeth Bowen, Irish author (1899-1973).
| JUDGE ADVOCATE DON LAVENDER |
| COMMANDER LARRY BAKER |
| FINANCE COMMITTIE CLYDE ORMSBEE |
| EXECUTIVE BOARD DARRELL EATON |
| FINANCE OFFICER PHIL FERRANT |
| 1ST VICE COMMANDER Vacant |
| 2ND VICE COMMANDER MARTIN |
| ADJUTANT BILL DEAL |
