LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Specialist Alan N.
Dikcis, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced Operation Iraqi Freedom will ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Enduring Free-
dom, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Specialist Alan N. Dikcis, and pays
tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army;
and
WHEREAS, A 10th Mountain Division soldier from Fort Drum, Specialist
Alan N. Dikcis died at the age of 21 of wounds suffered when an impro-
vised explosive device struck his vehicle in Kandahar, Afghanistan on
March 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Alan N. Dikcis of Niagara Falls, New York, served
as a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 630th Engineer Company, 7th Engi-
neer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Alan N. Dikcis joined the Army in June 2007; he
arrived at Fort Drum in January 2008 and deployed to Afghanistan in July
2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding soldier's awards and decorations include the
Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service
Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Medal, NATO
Medal, Driver Badge (W), and the Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his mother, Linda Bryant, Specialist Alan N.
Dikcis is survived by his daughter, Sophia Brown; and his father, Robert
Dikcis; 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
mourn the untimely death of Specialist Alan N. Dikcis, and to pay trib-
ute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Specialist Alan N. Dikcis.