LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. upon
the occasion of his retirement from the United States Navy after more
than 25 years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished individuals from the State of New York
who have dedicated their lives to military service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement
from the United States Navy after more than 25 years of distinguished
service; and
WHEREAS, A native of Waterloo, New York, Senior Chief James A. Weaver,
Jr. enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after graduating from
Waterloo High School in 1983; and
WHEREAS, After attending boot camp at Recruit Training Command in
Orlando, Florida, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. went to Aviation
Ordnance "A" school in Millington, Tennessee, where he graduated in
February 1984; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure in the United States Navy, Senior Chief
James A. Weaver, Jr. has had sea duty commands in VF-74, VA-85, VF-103
and VF(A)-32, which are all based out of Naval Air Station Oceana in
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, In VF-74, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. started out as an
ordnance team member and was deployed aboard the USS Saratoga three
times, where he was promoted to A03; CVW-17 intercepted the Achille
Lauro hijackers in 1985 and also destroyed vessels in the Gulf of Sidra
the following year; and
WHEREAS, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. was promoted to A02 during
his first shore duty command at the Naval Air Station Oceana Weapons
Department; he then went to VA-85, where he was promoted to A01 and was
deployed aboard the USS America during Operations Desert Shield and
Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, After completing ASW weapons testing and evaluation for VX-1
at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, Senior Chief James A.
Weaver, Jr. transferred to VF-103 and was deployed aboard the USS Enter-
prise, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the USS George Washington in
support of Operation Southern Watch; and
WHEREAS, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. was promoted to Chief Petty
Officer while on shore duty in Norfolk, Virginia, on the staff of the
Commander of the Helicopter Tactical Wing of the United States Atlantic
Fleet; he then took orders to VF(A)-32 and was deployed aboard the USS
Harry S. Truman in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after completing his service aboard the USS Harry S.
Truman, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. was promoted to Senior Chief
Petty Officer and transferred to the Gladiators of VFA-106; and
WHEREAS, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. has been the recipient of a
multitude of awards, honors and certificates of recognition, including
three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, six Navy and Marine
Corps Achievement Medals, seven Good Conduct Medals, two Military
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medals and numerous campaign awards; and
WHEREAS, With Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. throughout have been
his wife, Christina, and their sons, Timothy and Joshua, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; 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, For more than 25 years, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. has
rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the United
States Navy, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. served his country with
loyalty, honor and distinction, and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems in his official acts; 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 Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. 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 Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr. upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the United States Navy after more than 25 years of distin-
guished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Senior Chief James A. Weaver, Jr.