Wjj?EqMAS, the American Legion Newport YfarborPost 291 was founded 6y 30 WorldWar I veterans who met at the BaC6oa Chamber of Commerce, where they elected as their first Commander, Raymond YfitchcockBrunswick and
` MP,X$S, history shows that the Cub Scouts ofAmerica organi.�ation was born right here at Newport Yfarbor Post 291; and
$IM4�E.$S, on September 2,1940, the City granted to Post 291 a new Cease at 15th Street the current Cocation) and set aside the tidelands as the home for the Bost; and W(EXEM, Post 291 boasts a membership of nearly 8,000 across aCCof its entities, which include an auxiCiary and Sons of theAmerican Legion; and
`WJiEUflS, Bost 291 focuses on helping active military personnel, veterans, and their families; and `GME.$S, Post 291 will be hosting a centennial cel6ration on Jury 4, 2024 featuring a pancake breakfast, three bands, a 4th of Jufy boat parade, a family day on Jury Sth, a 6Cack-tie gala and awards the night of jU(y Sth, and a concluding celebration all day,7uCy 6th.
NW, Mg?Xq OU, I, WillO'NeiCC, .9Vayor of the City of Newport Beach, on 6eha6F of the entire Newport Beach City Council, do hereby recognise
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, WV04Z T'3fA4BOR O,ST 291
on its 100tf,Anniversary.
IgV'WI9% SS $VJI?EgWOT, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Newport Beach to be affi,(ed this 11 tf� day of June, 2024.
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