City Council Agreed Calendar Septemnber 21, 2022
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VFW RHINE POST 2729
WHEREAS, We the members ofthe Chicago City Council, wish to extend our congratulations to the VFW Rhine Post 2729, who have dedicated their service to veterans and the community for 90 years; and,
WHEREAS, On October 29,1932, a group brave Airforce men of Word War I, came home and founded the VFW Rhine Post 2729; and,
WHEREAS, After World War II membership to the Rhine Post 2729 increased drastically that they had tp move to 5858 W Archer Avenue in Chicago, and,
WHEREAS, The members of the Rhine Post 2729 have served the community with devotion. The post is a known staple in the Garfield Ridge community, and,
WHEREAS, Every year the post hosts many events for their members and the community, such as their annual Memorial Day events with Airforce Rifle Drill Team and a wreath ceremony to honor the military men and women who have passed, and,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and members ofthe Chicago City Council, gather here this twenty first of September, 2022, do hereby offer our heartfelt congratulations to the VFW Rhine Post 2729 for their 90th Anniversary, for their sacrifices for our community and our nation as an example of true American heroes; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the VFW Rhine Post 2729 as a token of appreciation and blessed wishes.
SILVANA TABARES Alderman, 23rd Ward