LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the outgoing Commander of the North
Atlantic Division of the United States Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier
General Todd T. Semonite

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
outgoing Commander of the North Atlantic Division of the United States
Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite; and
WHEREAS, On September 18, 2006, Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite
took command of the North Atlantic Division of the United States Army
Corps of Engineers, one of eight Corps of Engineers regions providing
engineering and construction services to the nation and the regional
business center in the Northeast and 51 other countries; and
WHEREAS, In his role as Division Commander, Brigadier General Todd T.
Semonite was responsible for overseeing the planning, design and
construction of projects to support the military, protect America's
water resources, and restore and enhance the environment within a
180,000 square mile area along the Atlantic Coast, including 13 states
from Maine to Virginia and the District of Columbia; and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite was also responsible for a
variety of Division engineering and construction activities for interna-
tional, Federal, state and local governments and agencies in the United
States and overseas; and
WHEREAS, Before becoming the Commander of the North Atlantic Division,
Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite served as Commanding General of the
Maneuver Support Center and Assistant Commandant of the United States
Army Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite has also served in a wide
variety of command and staff positions including Director of the Office
of the Chief of Engineers, HQDA at the Pentagon; Deputy Commander of the
Task Force Restore Iraqi Electricity; and Executive Officer to the
Commanding General, USAREUR and 7th Army; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite served as
Commander of the 130th Engineer Brigade and the V Corps Engineer at
Hanau, Germany; Chief of Military Operations and Topography, and Chief
of International Operations, both with USAREUR; Battalion Commander of
the 23rd Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Division in Friedberg, Germany;
Construction and Design Supervisor of the 416th ENCOM in Chicago; S4 of
the 937th Engineer Group, and S3 and Executive Officer of the 1st Engi-
neer Battalion at Fort Riley in Kansas; and Operations Officer of the
Corps Of Engineers Office at Fort Drum in New York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Bellows Falls, Vermont, Brigadier General Todd T.
Semonite is a registered professional engineer in Virginia and Vermont;
he graduated from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New
York, and was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy, a
Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont
and a Masters of Military Arts and Sciences from Fort Leavenworth; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced Cours-
es, the Combined Arms Services Staff School, the Command and General
Staff College and the Army War College, Brigadier General Todd T. Semon-
ite has been the recipient of numerous military awards, including the
Legion of Merit (4 Awards), the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service

Medal (7 Awards), the Army Commendation Medal (3 Awards), the Army
Achievement Medal, the Army Superior Unit Award (2 Awards) and the NATO
Award; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who dedicate their lives to military service
merit the commendation and applause of all citizens for their commitment
to the preservation of American freedom; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite
and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the outgoing Commander of the North Atlantic Division of the
United States Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier General Todd T. Semon-
ite; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brigadier General Todd T. Semonite.