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 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998: 112 STAT. 1329 1 ! §31111. Distribli'tieH of assets on di8Sol«i<tion or Hnal liquidation On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. CHAPTER 401—CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED Sec. 40101. Definition. 40102. Organization. • 40103. Purposes. 40104. Membership. 40105. Governing body. 40106. Powers. 40107. Restrictions. 40108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status. 40109. Records and inspection. 40110. Service of process. 40111. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 40112. Annual report. »• §40101. Definition For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. §40102. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER. —Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in New York, 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. §40103. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to— (1) preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the States; (2) commemorate the wars, campaigns, and military actions of the United States to reflect profound respect, high honor, and great tribute on the glorious dead and the surviving veterans of those wars, campaigns, and actions and to give all Americans a greater understanding of and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who participated in them for all Americans; (3) stimulate to the highest degree possible the interests of the entire Nation in the problems of veterans, their widows, and orphans; (4) cooperate to the fullest extent and in a harmonious manner with all veterans' organizations in common projects designed to serve the interests of all veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated; (5) collate, preserve, and encourage the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to the wars, campaigns, and military actions of the United States;

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