A resolution designating September 16, 2009, as "The American Legion Day".

Senate Resolution 260 officially designated September 16, 2009, as "The American Legion Day" to honor the organization’s 90th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the contributions of the nation’s largest veterans' service organization and its history of advocacy for veterans' benefits and community service. While the designation was ceremonial and did not create new laws or government spending, it served as a formal expression of national gratitude for the millions of veterans who have served in the American Legion since its founding in 1919.