HomeMy Public PortalAbout23-09-12 Proclamation: Burnham Manning Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1105Watertown City Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
PROCLAMATION HONORING THE BURNHAM-MANNING
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 1105
WHEREAS: The Burnham -Manning Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1105 was installed on 14
May, 1924, and
WHEREAS: The mission of the VFW is: "To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of
overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf
of all veterans", and,
WHEREAS: Watertown VFW Post 1105 has consistently been involved with the community, to
include: providing scholarships through the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen essay contests;
nominating a Watertown Middle School Teacher for the VFW Teacher of the Year Award in
Massachusetts; and various other community -based initiatives in Watertown, and
WHEREAS: VFW Post 1105 has made significant investments in support of the VA in Bedford with
a new trolley; a new work van for Project New Hope in Worcester; costs to train and provide a
service animal to a Veteran free of charge; as well as financial support to Wild Hearts Therapeutic
Equestrian Programs in West Bridgewater, demonstrating VFW Post 1105's commitment to
supporting all Veterans, and
WHEREAS: Watertown VFW Post 1105 was recognized for their members committing over 350
hours of community service, and
WHEREAS: Watertown VFW Post 1105 was recognized by the State Commander of the VFW,
Michael Raymond, as the VFW Post of the Year in Massachusetts.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED: That the Watertown City Council wishes to express their
appreciation to Watertown VFW Burnham Manning Post 1105 for their strong commitment to
Veterans and their community, and encourages residents to join in thanking them for being a
partner in support of the City of Watertown.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set our hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Watertown
to be affixed on this 12th day of
September 2023
Mark S. Sideris, City Council President