LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Stephen V. Smith, Installation
Commander, Ft. Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition on May 27, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Members and former 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 preserva-
tion of peace in peace time, deserve a special salute from this Legisla-
tive Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Colonel Stephen V. Smith, Installation Commander, Ft. Hamilton, Brook-
lyn, New York, upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion; this auspicious occasion will be observed at a Memorial Day Break-
fast and Awards Celebration, to be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at
the Bay Ridge Manor in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently the Installation Commander, Ft. Hamilton, Brooklyn,
New York, Colonel Stephen V. Smith was commissioned a Second Lieutenant
in the United States Army Infantry upon graduation from Norwich Univer-
sity in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen V. Smith has served in a variety of assign-
ments, including: Rifle Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Mortar
Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, Fort Carson, Colorado;
Assistant Battalion S3, Commander, A Company, Commander Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, Schofield Barracks,
Hawaii; Assistant Professor of Military Science, Siena College, Loudon-
ville, New York; and Brigade S3, 507th Corps Support Group and Support
Operations Officer, 7th Transportation Battalion, Fort Bragg, North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Deployed to Bosnia as the 10th Mountain G4 Plans Officer,
Colonel Stephen V. Smith was also Executive Officer of the 10th Division
Support Command as well as the G4 (Logistics Officer) for the 10th Moun-
tain Division where he was deployed in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom in 2001; from June 2002 until June 2004, he served in Korea as
the Battalion Commander of the 498th Corps Support Battalion and then
was transferred to Germany, where he served as the Deputy Commander of
the 37th Transportation Command and the G7, Future Plans Officer, for
the 21st Theater Support Command; and
WHEREAS, Awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service
Medal (4th Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf
Cluster), Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal,
Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service
and Overseas Ribbons, and NATO Medal, Colonel Stephen V. Smith also
holds the Air Assault and Airborne badges and the Ranger Tab; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen V. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Administration from Norwich University, a Master of Science
degree in Urban and Environmental Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War
College; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Smith and his wife of 22 years, Donna, are the proud
parents of three children, Elizabeth, Colleen, and Matthew; 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;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colonel Stephen V. Smith, Installation Commander, Ft. Hamilton,
Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Stephen V. Smith, Installation Commander, Ft. Hamil-
ton, Brooklyn, New York.