LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the members of the New York City Group
of the New York Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Color Guard upon the occa-
sion of capturing the 2009 National Color Guard Competition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay trib-
ute to the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and
achievements have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
members of the New York City Group of the New York Wing of the Civil Air
Patrol Color Guard upon the occasion of capturing the 2009 National
Color Guard Competition; and
WHEREAS, From July 9-12, 2009, the members of the New York City Group
of the New York Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Color Guard competed in the
National Color Guard Competition at Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinn-
ville, Oregon, taking first place in five events, Inspection, Outdoor
Practical, Indoor Practical, the Mile Run and Written Exam, as well as
second place in the Standard Drill and third place in the Panel Quiz;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, C/CMSgt Thomas Macrini won the male Fleetfoot
Award for the fastest time in Mile Run and C/A1C Albaro Pillco for the
highest score in the Written Exam; and
WHEREAS, The first team from the New York Wing and the Northeast
Region to win the National Color Guard Competition, the members of the
New York City Group of the New York Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Color
Guard were comprised of: C/CMSgt Thomas Macrini, C/SMSgt Zin Han, C/A1C
Albaro Pillco and C/A1C Jason Chan, and escorted by Major Mac Brice and
Captain Valerie Ricchiuti; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
members of the New York City Group of the New York Wing of the Civil Air
Patrol Color Guard now stand honorably, with just pride in their accom-
plishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding
and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by their teach-
ers, coaches, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people 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 the members of the New York City Group of the New York Wing of the
Civil Air Patrol Color Guard upon the occasion of capturing the 2009
National Color Guard Competition and to extend to them its best wishes
for a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of
their response to a promising future and appreciative of the model they
represent for all aspiring young people of the Empire State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the New York City Group of the New York Wing
of the Civil Air Patrol Color Guard.