LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim May 2009 as Military Appreciation Month in New York State in
conjunction with National Military Appreciation Month

WHEREAS, Many citizens of the great State of New York honored this coun-
try 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, The Legislature of the State of New York is justly proud of
its commitment to those in the military who served in the time of active
conflict and in times of peace; it is the sense of this Legislative Body
to memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2009 as Mili-
tary Appreciation Month in New York State in conjunction with National
Military Appreciation Month; and
WHEREAS, National Military Appreciation Month as designated by
Congress, provides a period of encompassing both the history and recog-
nition 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 frame-
work, 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 2009, National Military Appreciation Month, includes VE
Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day,
Armed Forces Week, National Day of Prayer, and Memorial Day; this impor-
tant month, therefore, honors those Americans who have given their lives
in the defense of our Nation's freedom 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
David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2009 as Military Appreciation Month in
the State of New York in conjunction with National Military Appreciation
Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.