Resolutions
WHAT IS A RESOLUTION?
The information on Resolutions is provided to help Legionnaires use this process to solve problems.
Resolutions are used by posts, districts, and departments to alter our operations in response to a problem or declare our position on policy matters.
- 2021-2022 Resolution Guide, with template – Word| PDF
- 2023 Department Resolution DEC Form-Blank
- Resolutions Webpage– The American Legion
Need help writing a resolution?
The Resolution and Reports booklet has been developed to assist The American Legion staff and volunteers to be as consistent as possible in composing and writing resolutions.
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
During the 2022 Department Executive Committee (DEC) meeting a Department Resolution Committee. The 2023-2024 committee members are:
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- Member: ?
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- Technical Advisor: Mark Rice
RESOLUTIONS OF 2023
Resolutions passed during the 2023 Department convention:
- 2023-001 Department Video Gaming Committee (Bylaws Change)
- 2023-002 Rename Aeronautical Commission (Bylaws Change)
- 2923-005 Boys Nation Coed Study
- 2023-006 Department Women’s Committee (Bylaws Change)
- 2023-009 Renaming the Mare Island Clinic, the Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic
- 2023-011 Establishing a Department Resolutions Process Handbook
- 2023-012 Establishing a Uniform Code of Procedures for Department Conventions
- 2023-013 Funding for CA Endorsed Candidate for Ntl Commander
- 2023-015 SAL Life Membership
- 2023-016 Military Veterans Suicide in the United States
- 2023-017 Endorsement for Gary B. Leach for National Vice Commander
- 2023-020 Department Veterans Mental Health Committee
- 2023-021 Subject Matter: Be The One and TruConnect
- 2023-0023 Aerospace Commission Drone Soccer / UAV Pilot Program
RESOLUTIONS OF 2022
Resolutions passed during the 2022 Department convention:
- 2022-003: Updating Post Bylaws
- 2022-004: Updating District Bylaws
- 2022-005: Establishment of a Department Resolution Committee
- 2022-006: Department Review of County Council Bylaws
- 2022-009: Provide Equity to Filipino WWII Veterans
- 2022-010: Ways and Means Commission
- 2022-011: Endorsement for National Commander
- 2020-012: National Cemetery Privileges for Reservists and National Guard
- 2022-014: Repeal “The Rescission Act of 1946”
- 2022-015: Exonerate The “Port Chicago Fifty” and “Philadelphia Fifteen”
- 2022-016: Prevention of Member’s Transfer to Another Post While Under the Threat of Hearing Charges
- 2022-017: Creation of a Woman Veterans Committee
- 2022-018: Creation of Membership Recruitment Goals Committee
- 2022-020: Supportive Services Funding for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
- 2022-022: Abating the Negative Impact of Category Management Practices
- 2022-023: Protecting Veteran-Owned Small Business Subcontractors
- 2022-024: Quality Education for GI Bill Beneficiaries
- 2022-025: Resource and System Provisions for Food Insecurity Among Veterans
- 2022-026: Tax relief for Veterans and Military Families
- 2022-027: SNA Health Care/Death Benefits for Members in the Delayed Entry Program
- 2022-028: SNA TAL Support Legislation to Define “Incident to Service”
- 2022-029: Subject: Stayskal Act
