The American Legion 86th National Convention: official program and annual report [2004]

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The American Legion
86th National Convention
August 27-September 2004
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THE AMERICAN LEGION
NATIONAL CONVENTION
86th
August 27-September 2004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
Greetings from President George W. Bush 3
Welcome to Nashville 5
Places to Go in Nashville 6
Registration Information 9
Hotel Directory 11
Commander’s Message 12
Programs Agendas
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Patriotic Religious Services 15
Convention Parade Route and Rules 16
Standing Rules of the National Convention 18
Standing Meetings and Committees 19
American Legion National Convention Agenda ..22
Distinguished Guests 25
Convention Commission and
Convention Corporation 28
Honor Roll of Service,
Past National Commanders and
Distinguished Service Medal recipients 30
American Legion Auxiliary
Annual Report and Agenda 32
8 & 40 National Convention Agenda 36
Sons of The American Legion
Annual Report and Agenda 40
Annual Report
National Adjutant’s Report 45
National Officers 46
National Executive Committeemen 47
National Commander’s Year in Pictures 48
Youth Champions 50
Military Academy Awards 52
Commission and Committee Annual Reports 54
Financial Reports 71
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AnswersThat Matter.
Welcome Letter from The President of the United States
I send greetings to those gathered for the 86thNational Convention
ofthe American Legion.
As we work to advance peace and freedom in a troubled world, we look
to ourveterans as examples ofhonor and sacrifice. OurNation remains
strong because ofthe brave men and women who have answered the call
to serve. The American Legion represents and supports those who have
pledged their lives to secure the blessings ofliberty and uphold the
democratic ideals ofour country.
Ijoin all Americans in expressing our gratitude for your commitment
to our retired and active dutymilitarypersonnel and their families. Your
community service and outreach programs enrich the lives ofAmerica's
heroes.
Laurajoins me in sending ourbest wishes for amemorable event. May
God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
"The willingness with which ouryoung people are
likely to serve in any war, no matter howjustified,
be directlyproportional to how theyperceive
the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and
appreciated by their nation. "
-President George Washington
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proudly salutes all veterans, past, present, and those
that will fight in the future.
We
are in your debt.
Messages of Welcome
Welcome to Tennessee Welcome to Nashville and Welcome from the
Davidson County Department of Tennessee
Phil Bredesen Bill Purcell
GovernorofTennessee Mayor of Nashville
Dear Legionnaires: Greetingsto Convention Participants: Myfellow Legionnaires:
On behalfofthe greatstate ofTennessee, It is my pleasure to welcome The American Welcome tothe VolunteerState, where our
I am greatly honored to extend a warm Legion forthe 86th Annual National home traces its nickname heritage backto
Iwelcome tothe members, guests Convention being held Aug. 27-Sept. 2, the early 1800s. When fellowTennessean
and participants ofthe 2004 National 2004. We are proud ofthe service and Sam Houston needed help to win the battle
Convention ofTheAmerican Legion. sacrifice each member represents on forTexas independence, more than 30,000
TheAmerican Legion representsthefinest behalfof our nation. Tennesseeans responded to the call and
ideal ofourstate and nation. I am proud With its well-known hospitality and its fthoartmemdartchheeTdentonweasrsdeethVeolRuinoteGerranCdaev.alry
to recognize an organization that performs wide variety of cultural activities and
invaluable servicesforAmerica’s veterans. entertainmentoptions, all of Nashville is It is mostfitting and appropriate that
IIwould like to take this opportunityto primed to show you a greattime, both volunteers ofthe world’s largestveteran
commend you foryourcourage, dedication during yourwork sessions and during service organization meet in Nashville for
and patriotism to our nation. Patriotism your leisure hours. I am confidentyou will our86th National Convention.
:suggests manythings but none more enjoy all the amenities Nashville has to Our home greets you with open arms,
^clearlythan love ofcountry. Your duty and offerduring your convention - excellent impeccable southern hospitality and
honorto yourcountry is mostappreciated restaurants, superiorshopping, and, of afascinating history welcoming your
by all Americans. course, the wealth of music and other exploration. Youronly regretwill be that
Nashville is a city rich in heritage and entertainmentthat has established our youjustwon’t have enough time to marvel
tradition, with much to offerthe members city’s reputation as a national treasure. atall the offerings in our greatstate. That
ofTheAmerican Legion. Nashville has Visitors and newcomers will have the simply means you must make plans on
many cultural activities, historic sites and opportunityto experience our newest returning to continue your explorations.
entertainment possibilitiesfor people of all landmarks, the Frist Centerforthe Visual The entire American Legion family of
interests and tastes. As the former mayor Arts, the new Country Music Hall of Fame, Tennessee has worked tirelesslyto
ofNashville, I encourage you to enjoy our and our new Main Public Library. What’s prepare atempting feastofopportunities
'beautiful city and all it hasto offer. more, they’ll be able to visitthe Parthenon, and memories you will certainly cherish
one ofour most beloved icons, newly
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jWarmest regards, sort ofexperience thatwill make you want and commitmentto those who have worn
to come back again and again. the uniform of our nation and theirfamily
Thank you forvisiting Nashville. members remainsjust as strong as itdid
I nearly 200 years ago when Tennesseeans
Phil Bredesen Sincerely, answered the call for service.
GovernorofTennessee
Enjoyyourvisit, celebrate ourorganization’s
proud heritage, recommityourselvesto our
cause, and have asafejourney home.
Bill Purcell
MayorofNashville Sincerely,
David M. DuBois
Commander, DepartmentofTennessee
THE MUSIC CITY
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There's more to Nashville than meets the ear. Long before it became known
as Music City USA, Nashville was known as the "Athens of the South"
- proud of its history and culture, famous for its sons and daughters and
home to the world's only full-scale replica of the Parthenon.
In addition to the honkytonks and theaters, Nashville offers a wide range
of cultural, educational and entertaining attractions. The Tennessee World
War II Memorial, located downtown in the Capitol Mall State Park is the
site of The Pathway of History- a 1,400-foot-long wall mapping Tennessee
milestones. A depiction of World War II battlefields is engraved on a floating
9-ton granite globe.
Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and the Nashville Zoo provide visitors an
up-close look at local flora and worldwide fauna. Art galleries and
museums dot the Nashville landscape, as do scores of restaurants and
shopping malls. A Nashville tour is incomplete without a visit to the
historic Ryman Auditorium, the new Country Music Hall of Fame and the
Grand Ole Opry complex.
If there's only one thing missing from a vacation in Nashville, it's the time
to see and do everything the city has to offer.
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The American Legion
on
their
86th National Convention
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