LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan
upon the occasion of his retirement from the 105th Airlift Wing of the
New York Air National Guard

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D Keenan upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the 105th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard; and
WHEREAS, The Command Chief of the New York Air National Guard's 105th
Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York,
the only C-5 equipped strategic airlift organization in the Air National
Guard, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan joined the United States
Air Force in October 1976 and transferred to the New York Air National
Guard in December 1984; and
WHEREAS, From 1977 to 1979, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan
served as an Administration Specialist for the 20th AMS at RAF Upper
Heyford, UK; he returned to the United States in 1979, and served as an
Administration Supervisor for the 380th BMW at Plattsburgh Air Force
Base and a NCOIC of Administrative Programs for the 3516th Recruiting
Squadron at Stewart Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, After transferring to the New York Air National Guard in
1984, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan served at Stewart Air Force
Base where he was an Administration Technician, Recruiter, Recruiting
Supervisor, Civilian Personnel Manager, Personnel Superintendent and
Command Chief; and
WHEREAS, During his military career, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D.
Keenan has been the recipient of a multitude of awards, honors and
certificates of recognition, acknowledging his efforts of in-depth
magnitude, including the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf
cluster, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the
Air Force Achievement Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award with 7 oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Good
Conduct Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Air Reserve Forces Merito-
rious Service Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Recognition
Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star, the
Volunteer Service Medal, the Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, the
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with 5 oak leaf clusters, the Armed
Forces Reserve Medal with bronze hourglass, the Air Force Professional
Military Education Ribbon, the Air Force Recruiting Ribbon with 3 oak
leaf clusters, the Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
Ribbon and the Air Force Training Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan was named
the Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate, the Air Force
Administration Specialist School Honor Graduate and the Air National
Guard Outstanding Recruiter of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan graduated from NCO
Leadership School in 1984, NCO Academy in 1986 and Senior NCO Academy in
1991; he received an Associate's degree in Personnel Administration from
the CCAF in 1999 and an Associate's degree in Business Management,
Marketing and Sales from OCCC in 2001; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan upon the occasion of his
retirement from the 105th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National
Guard, and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Master Sergeant Joseph D. Keenan.