Assembly Resolution No. 419

BY: M. of A. Barrett

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        May 2019, as Military Appreciation Month in New York
        State,   in   conjunction  with  the  observance  of
        National Military Appreciation Month

  WHEREAS, Many citizens of the great State of New York  honored  this
country by serving valiantly in the United States Armed Forces and their
reserve components; and

  WHEREAS, Residents of this State can never forget the courageousness
with  which  these  servicemen  and  women fought and provided essential
services on battlefields, in jungles, in the air, and at sea; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud of its commitment  to
those  in  the military who served in the time of active conflict and in
times of peace; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  memorialize
Governor  Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Military Appreciation
Month in New York State, in conjunction with the observance of  National
Military Appreciation Month; and

  WHEREAS,   National   Military  Appreciation  Month,  designated  by
Congress, provides  a  period  of  encompassing  both  the  history  and
recognition  of  our armed forces with an in-depth look at the diversity
of its individuals and achievements; and

  WHEREAS, National Military Appreciation Month allows New Yorkers  to
educate each generation on the historical impact of our military through
the  participation  of  the  community with those who serve, encouraging
patriotism and love for America; and

  WHEREAS, The month of May gives the Nation  and  State  a  forum,  a
framework,  a  time  and  place on which to focus, to draw attention and
express our appreciation for our armed forces and to recall our history;
and

  WHEREAS, May 2019, National Military Appreciation Month, includes VE
Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Loyalty Day,  Armed  Forces  Day,
Public Service Recognition Week, and Memorial Day; this important month,
therefore,  honors those Americans who have given their lives in service
to our great nation and the men and women now serving in uniform; and

  WHEREAS, National Military Appreciation Month  recognizes  those  on
active  duty  in  all  branches  of the services, the National Guard and
Reserves, military retirees, veterans,  and  all  their  families;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
most gratefully acknowledge the servicemen and women, veterans, military
retirees and all their families and  respectfully  memorialize  Governor
Andrew  M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2019, as Military Appreciation Month in

the State of New York, in conjunction with the  observance  of  National
Military Appreciation Month; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the  State  of
New York.