
THE AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, war-
The American Legion's national headquarters is in Indianapolis, Indiana, with
additional offices in Washington, DC. In addition to thousands of volunteers serving
in leadership and program implementation capacities in local communities to the Legion's
standing national commissions and committees, the national organization has a regular
full-
Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES
TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY SINCE 1919

Welcome to the American Legion Post 59 home. Come on in and give us a look over. We have at lot going on and would like to share with you.
Our members are made up of Vets from WWII to current active duty personnel We
are always welcoming new members and you can check our “Join Us” page to see if you
qualify. Even if you have never served but a parent or step-
A few of the things we’re up to here are:
Each month our Legion Riders along with Posts 36, 7 and 109 put on a big feed bag for Vets at the Tucson VA Hospital in building 60.
Charity events for our community.
Helping to sponsor local youth sports groups.
And much, much more.
If you would like to make a contribution to the 9/11 memorial, you can send a check or money order to our Post. Make them payable to: CocioEstrada Post 59 and note that it is for the 9/11 Memorial. For more information contact Steve Aguirre at saguirre@cox.net.
If you would like to contribute to our building expansion you can send a check or money order to our Post. Make them payable to: Cocio Estrada Post 59 and note that it is for the Building Expansion Fund. For more information contact Louie Romero at lromero@cocioestradapost59.org
Things that all Americans should know.
Make sure you check all pages. There are events added regularly hosted by the Auxiliary, SAL, ALR and the Post in general.
NOTICE: Effective November 15, 2010 the Post’s new club hours will be 12 PM to 9 PM when 3 or less customers are present. 12 PM to 1 AM when 4 or more customers are present.
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Last updated: November 2011


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