LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 35th Annual Military Retiree
Appreciation Day at the United States Military Academy at West Point,
New York, on May 2, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those who
have served the United States Military in times of active conflict, as
well as those who have served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 35th Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day at the United
States Military Academy at West Point, New York, on May 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, On May 2, 2009, military installations across the United
States will host a special day to recognize and pay tribute to military
retirees and their families for their dedicated service to our Country;
and
WHEREAS, To honor its retired soldiers, the United States Military
Academy at West Point, New York, will host a formal program where they
are welcomed by the School Superintendent, Lieutenant General F.L.
Hagenbeck, and feature numerous guest speakers and displays on retire-
ment issues; and
WHEREAS, Later, there will be a Cadet Drill Team performance on The
Plain, a Cadet Review, a demonstration from the Cadet Sport Parachute
Club followed by a luncheon in the Cadet Mess, where retiring members of
both the Civilian Workforce and Active Duty Military are recognized; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to express its gratitude to the men and women who have served the
United States Military for the tremendous sacrifices they have made for
our Nation and for the benefit of all Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 35th Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day at the
United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, on May 2, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Daniel V. Bruno, Garrison Commander of West Point.