Michael H. Ranzenhofer's posts related to Veterans

Video: Senator Ranzenhofer comments on the Veterans Hall of Fame Senate resolution

Senator Ranzenhofer speaks in support of Senate Resolution J.2277, honoring the distinguished veterans from New York on their induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame.

Kreter selected as 2012 Veterans’ Hall of Fame Honoree

Posted by Michael H. Ranzenhofer on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Ranzenhofer presents a certificate recognizing Kreter’s induction into the Veterans' Hall of Fame

Honored by Ranzenhofer at induction ceremony in State Capitol

Albany, N.Y. – United States Marine Corps Master Sergeant (retired) and Genesee County Veterans Service Agency Director Harry “Hal” Kreter has been selected – by State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer – as a New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame Honoree for the 61st District for his gallantry in the U.S. Armed Forces and service to the community.

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Tax relief for small businesses, help for returning veterans part of State Budget

The 2013-14 State Budget will reduce taxes for hundreds of thousands of small businesses and manufacturers, including a new tax credit for businesses hiring a returning veteran. 

Wilson inducted into NYS Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame

Posted by Michael H. Ranzenhofer on Friday, May 24th, 2013
Wilson inducted into NYS Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame

Posthumously honored by Ranzenhofer at State Capitol ceremony

Albany, N.Y. – Staff Sergeant William R. “Billy” Wilson III has been inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.  Senator Ranzenhofer nominated Staff Sgt. Wilson, posthumously honoring him Tuesday morning at a State Capitol ceremony.

 

Staff Sgt. Wilson served on two combat deployments to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one tour of duty during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.  While in Afghanistan, he was training Afghan soldiers and police to take over the country’s security.  He was killed in action while in Paktika Province, located in the eastern part of Afghanistan, on March 26, 2012.  He was 27 years old.

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Ranzenhofer comments on bill to rename part of I-990

Albany, N.Y. - Senator Ranzenhofer comments on his bill, S.3550B, to designate a portion of interstate highway 990 in Erie County as the "Staff Sergeant William R. Wilson III Memorial Highway."

This legislation would celebrate the late Staff Sgt. William R. Wilson III, of Getzville,  who was killed March 26, 2012, while serving in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Wilson was killed in Paktika Province, in Eastern Afghanistan, where he was training Afghan soldiers and police to take over the country's security.  Click here for more information about the legislation.