I've not posted a news release from other than the city but it seemed this would be helpful information to many Garland residents:

American Legion New Release:

American Legion Post to Help Garland Community

INDIANAPOLIS (April 7, 2009) – Wartime veterans of Garland have a new outlet through which to serve the community. The American Legion, the nation’s largest veteran’s organization, is inviting all wartime era veterans in the area to join them in starting a new American Legion post to provide service to the community and veterans of Garland.
 
Officers and staff members of the Indianapolis-based American Legion National Headquarters and Austin-based State Headquarters will be in town to kick off this community and veteran service campaign. According to American Legion by-laws, at least 15 veterans are required to form a post
 
We invite all wartime veterans in this area to attend the new post’s formative meetings at the North Garland Branch Library at 3845 N. Garland Avenue (at Apollo Road). Membership and Veteran Information Staff will be available at that location on Thursday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
A Texas American Legion Service Officer will also be available for all area veterans with claims or other veteran-related questions on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the North Garland Branch Library.
 
Additionally, the first Garland American Legion Post meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at the Central Library at 625 Austin Street in downtown Garland.
 
In keeping with the almost 90-year tradition of The American Legion, the newly formed Garland American Legion Post will focus on community service and assistance to veterans. The scope and nature of the post’s community service will be determined by its members and inputs from local civic and community officials.