LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 41st Annual Fourth of July
Parade in Highland Falls, New York

WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its
borders proudly resonates with the rich and noble history of New York
State and this Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural
development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles
upon which this Nation was founded; 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 41st Annual Fourth of July Parade in Highland Falls, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's Fourth of July Parade is "Discover
the Hudson River"; and
WHEREAS, The Fourth of July Parade will begin from Buffalo Soldier
Field, in West Point, and proceed south on Main Street; and
WHEREAS, The reviewing stand will be located across from Sacred Heart
Church on Main Street, where dignitaries will step out from the parade
and review the remainder of the parade; and
WHEREAS, The 2009 Grand Marshal is Colonel Daniel V. Bruno who proudly
serves as West Point's Garrison Commander; a man of singular
distinction, his infallible character, distinguished service, and stat-
ure draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that West Point strives
for, in keeping with its motto: "Duty, Honor, Country"; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Colonel Daniel V.
Bruno is a distinguished military graduate from the University of Notre
Dame where he earned his commission as an Adjutant General's Corps Offi-
cer in 1981; he also holds a Master's degree in Information Systems
Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patter-
son Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno has served in a variety of positions
at the Division, Corps, Army Command, and Department of the Army levels;
he began his active duty career with the Old Reliables of the 9th Infan-
try Division at Fort Lewis, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno's subsequent assignments included the
Adjutant General School, where he was the Officer Basic Course Director;
General Officer Management Office (1st tour) in the Pentagon; and VII
Corps Deputy Secretary of the General Staff during Desert Shield/Storm;
and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno served as the Strength
Manager of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Military Assistant
to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel in the Pentagon; G-1, 1st
Armored Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany; Commander, 409th Base
Support Battalion where he was responsible for the military communities
of Vilseck and Grafenwoehr; and Enlisted Distribution Division Branch
Chief at the Army's Human Resources Command; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno completed nearly four years as the
Chief, General Officer Management Office, Office of the Chief of Staff,
Army, in the Pentagon prior to taking command of the United States Army
Garrison West Point in July 2007; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno's military decorations and awards
include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star
Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, the
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Army
Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster; and

WHEREAS, Our proud tradition of celebrating the birth of our Nation on
July 4, 1776, is not only a tribute to our rich history, but a
reflection of our living commitment to the exercise of freedom, a legacy
which rings through the ages and touches every citizen throughout the
land of liberty; and
WHEREAS, The treasured values of families united and wholesome enter-
tainment for all ages reflected in this event help to foster community
spirit and cooperation, as well as preserve the beliefs, ideals and
values for which our forefathers declared the independence of these
United States; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
most joyously commemorate the 41st Annual Fourth of July Parade in High-
land Falls, New York, fully confident that such procedure mirrors our
shared commitment to preserve, to enhance and yet effect the patrimony
of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Fourth of July Committee and to Grand Marshal Colonel
Daniel V. Bruno.