Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 112 Part 2.djvu/425

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PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1309 the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served. §22711. Liability for acts of ofRcials, representatives, and agents The corporation is liable for the acts of its officials, representatives, and agents acting within the scope of their authority. § 22712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or Hnal liquidation On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of disabled veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era. CHAPTER 229—ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sec 22901. Definition. 22902. Organization. 22903. Purposes. 22904. Membership. 22905. Governing body. 22906. Powers. 22907. Restrictions. 22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status. 22909. Records and inspection. 22910. Service of process. 22911. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 22912. Annual report. §22901. Definition For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. §22902. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER.— Army and Navy Union of the United States of America (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation. (b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—I f the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires. §22903. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include— (1) holding true allegiance to the United States Government and fidelity to its Constitution, laws, and institutions; (2) serving our Nation under God in peace as well as in war by fostering the ideals of faith and patriotism, loyalty, justice, and liberty, by inculcating in the hearts of young and old, through precept and practice, the spirit of true Americanism, and by participating in civic activities for the good of our country and our community; (3) uniting in fraternal fellowship those who have served, or are now serving, honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States; (4) protecting and advancing their civic, social, and economic welfare;