BANQUET MARKS 93 YEARS FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 117
The Terry Fisher American Legion Post in Rockwall, TX celebrated its 93rd birthday March 19, 2012 at its annual banquet. Commander Milt Wittig opened the ceremony with the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard presenting the colors.
US Congressman Ralph Hall was featured speaker. He talked about patriotism, honoring servicemen and women and America's talented youth. He asked for prayers for the nation's governing leaders. Bill Cecil presented the Great American Service Award to Rockwall County Commissioner Lorie Grinnan.
Lee Gilbert spoke about the Rockwall County Veterans Memorial and the importance of encouraging others to visit with their children and grandchildren.
Marvin Fleetwood presented red roses to Clara Laing and Jesse Martin, widows of Post members.
LEGION HISTORY - SCHEDULE - ANNOUNCEMENTS
ABOUT THE AMERICAN LEGION:
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life. Did you know there are about 7,000 military veterans living in Rockwall County?
The Four Pillars of the American Legion:
• Strong National Security
• Taking Care of Veterans
• Mentoring Youth
• Patriotism and Honor (Americanism)
OUR POST:
Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117, founded in 1942, success depends entirely on active membership and volunteers. The Legion Post belongs to the members and people it serves in Rockwall County. The Post encourages new membership from veterans of our armed forces. There are about 180 members in Post 117.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM LES COOKS, VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER:
THE MISSION of the Rockwall County Veterans Service Office is to provide professional assistance to Rockwall County Veterans and their Dependents on a wide range of federal and state benefits to which they may be entitled. These benefits include service connected disability compensation, war-time pensions, housing, education, property tax reductions and survivor’s benefits just to name a few. The Veterans Service Office also coordinates with other service agencies to ensure that veterans and their dependents have access to a wide range of healthcare and counseling services. The Veterans Service Office reports directly to the Rockwall County Commissioners Court and there is “No Charge” for our services.
VETERANS POPULATION: The veterans population for Rockwall County: 5,000+ (Projected number, 5,120, Sep 30th 2012)
Source: Office of the Actuary, Office of Policy and Planning (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Questions: Mike Wells, (202)266-4651 or VetPop@va.gov
Note: If you add spouses to the number stated above, you could be closer to the 7,000 veterans/spouses within Rockwall County
If you have questions—please call
Les Cooks, Lt. Col, USAF(Ret)
Veterans Service Officer
Rockwall County
972-204-7280
MEETING SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:
Post 117 members meet quarterly at the Civic Center Building in Harry Meyers Park (next to the swimming pool) located 815 E. Washington Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. Post meeting starts at 7:00pm. Come at 6:30pm for social hour. The meeting dates are as follows:
2012
POST ADDRESS:
Terry Fisher Post 117
PO Box 821
Rockwall, TX 75087
Email: rockwall.post117@hotmail.com
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life. Did you know there are about 7,000 military veterans living in Rockwall County?
The Four Pillars of the American Legion:
• Strong National Security
• Taking Care of Veterans
• Mentoring Youth
• Patriotism and Honor (Americanism)
OUR POST:
Terry Fisher American Legion Post 117, founded in 1942, success depends entirely on active membership and volunteers. The Legion Post belongs to the members and people it serves in Rockwall County. The Post encourages new membership from veterans of our armed forces. There are about 180 members in Post 117.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM LES COOKS, VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER:
THE MISSION of the Rockwall County Veterans Service Office is to provide professional assistance to Rockwall County Veterans and their Dependents on a wide range of federal and state benefits to which they may be entitled. These benefits include service connected disability compensation, war-time pensions, housing, education, property tax reductions and survivor’s benefits just to name a few. The Veterans Service Office also coordinates with other service agencies to ensure that veterans and their dependents have access to a wide range of healthcare and counseling services. The Veterans Service Office reports directly to the Rockwall County Commissioners Court and there is “No Charge” for our services.
VETERANS POPULATION: The veterans population for Rockwall County: 5,000+ (Projected number, 5,120, Sep 30th 2012)
Source: Office of the Actuary, Office of Policy and Planning (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Questions: Mike Wells, (202)266-4651 or VetPop@va.gov
Note: If you add spouses to the number stated above, you could be closer to the 7,000 veterans/spouses within Rockwall County
If you have questions—please call
Les Cooks, Lt. Col, USAF(Ret)
Veterans Service Officer
Rockwall County
972-204-7280
MEETING SCHEDULE AND LOCATION:
Post 117 members meet quarterly at the Civic Center Building in Harry Meyers Park (next to the swimming pool) located 815 E. Washington Street, Rockwall, TX 75087. Post meeting starts at 7:00pm. Come at 6:30pm for social hour. The meeting dates are as follows:
2012
- January 19th - speaker was Joe DeLane
March 18th is the Legion Birthday Luncheon - speaker was Congressman Ralph Hall - April 19th - speaker was Joan Ream
- July 19th - speaker Mark Figura - will speak on Honor Flight Experience Program
- November 15th
POST ADDRESS:
Terry Fisher Post 117
PO Box 821
Rockwall, TX 75087
Email: rockwall.post117@hotmail.com