THE AMERICAN LEGION
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46206
MAY 7–8, 2014
RESOLUTION NO: 25
Commending The JAYC Foundation
COMMISSION: Americanism
ORIGIN: Committee on Children & Youth
WHEREAS, The American Legion advocates for the interests of the children of veterans and to improve social, mental and physical conditions for all children and to strengthen and maintain the integrity of the family unit; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 2,185 children are reported missing each day and 58,200 children are victims of nonfamily abductions each year; and
WHEREAS, The JAYC Foundation exists to provide reunification services to families that have experienced a severe crisis, challenge or conflict through the abduction of a family member or other trauma; and
WHEREAS, The JAYC Foundation provides intervention services to military families
experiencing difficulties as a result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that focuses on supporting resiliency, developing coping skills, communication and empathy to facilitate a stronger, cohesive family unit; and
WHEREAS, The JAYC Foundation provides school and law enforcement workshops that seek to raise levels of understanding, compassion and empathy amongst school children and law enforcement officers and officials to strengthen local communities through awareness of situations that can deteriorate the family unit; and
WHEREAS, The Committee on Children & Youth has reviewed this resolution and recommends its approval; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 7–8, 2014, That The American Legion
commends The JAYC Foundation for its mission to improve the lives of children and to strengthen families; and, be it finally
RESOLVED, That the Americanism Commission’s Committee on Children & Youth send a copy of this resolution to The JAYC Foundation as an expression of The American Legion’s congratulations and continuing admiration.