WHAT IS LAW AND
ORDER?
In the Preamble to the
American Legion Constitution, which we recite at the beginning of
every meeting, we pledge ourselves to ten purposes, among which are:
(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of
America; (2) to maintain law and order; (3) to foster and
perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; (5) to inculcate a
sense of individual obligation to the community, state, and nation;
and (8) to promote peace and good-will on
earth.
To this end, we strive
to maintain law and order in our homes, Posts and communities. We
also honor those "unsung heros" of our lives - the paid and unpaid
law officers, firefighters, EMT’s and paramedics - who give
unselfishly of themselves every day that we might have freedom and
protection from harm.
The hours that they give
are often "above and beyond the call of duty", and frequently they
are not compensated at a fair market value. Their families also give
of themselves in this effort, as many hours are spent away from home
in their professional dedication to their fellow man.
WHAT CAN MY POST DO TO
SUPPORT THE LAW & ORDER PROGRAM?
Each Post should hold an
Awards Ceremony (and Dinner, if possible) to honor the Law
Enforcement, Firefighter, EMT and Paramedic personnel, and their
families, who live and work in your community. These professionals
may be paid or volunteer employees. If there are several Posts in
the area, consider having a joint ceremony. You can give a
certificate to each honoree, or ask the Chief or co-workers of each
agency to select their outstanding professional to receive your
certificate, plaque or other award.
EMT’s and Paramedics
should be honored locally. In order to be submitted to Department,
he/she must be a Florida certified Law Officer or
Firefighter.
Contact your local Post
for more information and how you can participate in this great
program.
Law Officer of the Year Award
Criteria
Fire
Fighter of the Year Award Criteria
Return all applications
to:
Randy
Eck, Department Law & Order Chairman
10040
Bayshore Road
North
Fort Myers , FL 33917-3729
239.543.2011
Sanran38@aol.com
DEADLINE: May 15,
2008
Certificates of
Commendation are available, free of charge, from Department
Headquarters.
An award of recognition will be given to the
Post submitting the winning officer.
