LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Sean Cronin upon the occasion
of being named the New York Army National Guard's best full-time Non-
Commissioned Officer for 2010

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so faithfully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during
peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sergeant Sean Cronin upon the occasion of being named the New York Army
National Guard's best full-time Non-Commissioned Officer for 2010; and
WHEREAS, A Johnson City resident, Sergeant Sean Cronin is an adminis-
trative Non-Commissioned Officer with the 204th Engineer Battalion in
Binghamton, New York; he was named the New York Army National Guard's
best full-time Non-Commissioned Officer for 2010 after participating in
a competition held March 27-28, 2010, at National Guard Headquarters,
Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Sean Cronin was selected for the honor based on
recommendations from his commanders, his performance on military skills
that included his ability to operate the M203 grenade launcher and
search vehicles, and an interview by a board of senior non-commissioned
officers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Sean Cronin exemplifies the highest standards
expected of National Guard soldiers and has a promising future as a
leader in the New York Army National Guard; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) force,
Sergeant Sean Cronin is a full-time soldier unlike the traditional part-
time National Guard soldier; the AGR force, along with the Guard's force
of civilian technicians, who are also required to be Guard members, do
the work during the week that allows the traditional Guard force to
train and prepare for state or federal emergencies; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Sean Cronin, who is 26-years-old, joined the Army
National Guard in 2006; for the past two years, he has been a member of
the 204th Engineers; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding soldier's awards include the Army Commenda-
tion Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal and the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
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, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sergeant Sean Cronin upon the occasion of being named the New York
Army National Guard's best full-time Non-Commissioned Officer for 2010;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergeant Sean Cronin.