The Bergen County American Legion (BCAL) projected to replace 3 old and outdated buses at the Paramus Veteran’s home. For this project, $216,321 was raised, and was approved at the BCAL Oct. 22, 2013 meeting and kicked off. The first bus was ordered on Jan. 17, 2014 and delivered on April 25, 2014. The 2nd bus was ordered on Oct. 18, 2014 and delivered March 4, 2015. The 3rd bus was ordered on Oct. 19, 2015 and delivered and dedicated on Feb. 10, 2016. Bob Salvini, Commander of BCAL, thanks all of the organizations and individuals who donated, and made this project such a great success. A plaque was donated to be mounted on the bus to recognize all organizations and individuals who made this project possible. The plaque lists all who contributed $500 or more towards the 3rd bus. In addition a plaque was donated to be hung in the lobby next to the other two plaques, which lists all who contributed to the 3rd bus. The logos of all organizations that contributed $5,000 or more towards this bus are also included on the plaque; these logos appear on the bus with the American Legion and Big “B” Central Relief logos appearing on the front of the bus because they collectively donated the most.

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