LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending James C. Sillik upon the occasion of
his designation as the 2010 Veteran of the Year by the Kingston Veterans
Association

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
James C. Sillik upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010 Veteran
of the Year by the Kingston Veterans Association; he will be honored on
September 27, 2009, at the VFW Hall in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, James C. Sillik was a
member of the United States Army from 1945 until 1966, retiring at the
rank of First Sergeant; during the Korean War, he was a Platoon
Sergeant, and later had many assignments both in the United States and
abroad, including those as a musician; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from the United States Army in 1966, James C.
Sillik joined the United States Postal Service, where he served 26 years
before retiring; since that time, he has been active in various communi-
ty affairs and has dedicated much of his time to the Trinity Evangelical
Lutheran Church; and
WHEREAS, A former Commander and presently an officer in the Color
Guard of VFW Post 1386, James C. Sillik truly believes in what the unit
represents and insists that all military funerals be conducted with the
utmost professionalism and respect; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of James C. Sillik, the Color Guard of
VFW Post 1386 has appeared at hundreds of military funerals for veter-
ans, church services on Memorial Day, dedications at community activ-
ities, naturalization ceremonies for new citizens, school functions,
remembrance ceremonies at cemeteries, as well as parades on Memorial
Day, St. Patrick's Day and Children's Day; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James C. Sillik has coordinated with the King-
ston Fire Department, the Ulster Hose No. 5 Fire Department and the
Kingston Power Boat Association for special Gun Salutes by the Color
Guard of VFW Post 1386; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation; 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 James C. Sillik 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
commend James C. Sillik upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010
Veteran of the Year by the Kingston Veterans Association; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James C. Sillik.