LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant General Franklin L. Hagen-
beck, Superintendent at the United States Military Academy, West Point,
upon the occasion of his retirement after 39 years of distinguished
service to this great Nation

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, 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lieutenant
General Franklin L. Hagenbeck, Superintendent at the United States Mili-
tary Academy, West Point, upon the occasion of his retirement after 39
years of distinguished service to this great Nation; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a Retirement
and Change of Command Ceremony on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Trophy Point
Amphitheatre, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Hagenbeck assumed duties as the 57th
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New
York, in June of 2006; he was born in Morocco to a United States Navy
family; and
WHEREAS, Franklin Hagenbeck attended high school in Jacksonville,
Florida, and was commissioned from the United States Military Academy in
1971; at Florida State University, he earned a Masters of Science Degree
in Exercise Physiology and served as an assistant football coach; and
WHEREAS, While assigned to the United States Military Academy's
Department of Physical Education, Franklin Hagenbeck earned a Masters of
Business Administration from Long Island University; his military educa-
tion includes the Army War College, Army Command and General Staff
College, and the Infantry Officer Advanced Course; and
WHEREAS, General Hagenbeck has commanded at every level from company
through division, culminating as Commanding General of the 10th Mountain
Division; he has also served in the 25th Infantry Division, 10th Moun-
tain Division, 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, and TRADOC; and
WHEREAS, Before becoming Superintendent, General Hagenbeck served as
the United States Army's Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, and in numerous
staff positions, including Chief of Staff, 10th Mountain Division;
Director, Officer Personnel Management Directorate, U.S. Total Army
Personnel Command; and Assistant Division Commander (Operations), 101st
Airborne Division; and
WHEREAS, General Hagenbeck has served in numerous Joint assignments,
including Exchange Officer and Tactics Instructor to the Royal Australi-
an Infantry Center; Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs; Stra-
tegic Plans and Policy Directorate (J5); and Deputy Director for Current
Operations, J33, Joint Staff; he also served as Commander, Coalition
Joint Task Force Mountain, Operations Enduring Freedom/Anaconda and
Deputy Commanding General, and was on the Combined Joint Task Force 180
in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, General Hagenbeck's decorations include: the Distinguished
Service Medal; the Defense Superior Service Medal with one oak-leaf
cluster; the Legion of Merit with four oak-leaf clusters; the Bronze
Star with one oak-leaf cluster; the Meritorious Service Medal with two
oak-leaf clusters; the Army Commendation Medal with one oak-leaf clus-
ter; the Army Achievement Medal; the Air Assault Badge; the Master Para-
chutist Badge; the Expert Infantryman Badge; Australian, British, and

Honduran Airborne Wings; the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge;
and the Army Staff Identification Badge; and
WHEREAS, General Hagenbeck has redefined West Point's leader develop-
ment program in the area of professional ethics, revamped the athletic
program into a self-sustaining economic department and fielding 25
competitive intercollegiate teams, and updating an already superb
academic curriculum that has been recognized by FORBES as the No.1
liberal arts college/university in America; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Judy and their two
children, as well as their four grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, For more than 39 years, General Hagenbeck rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the United States Army, earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, General Hagenbeck proudly served his country with loyalty,
honor and distinction, and always showed a unique grasp of human prob-
lems in his official acts; 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 Lieutenant General Franklin L. Hagenbeck, Superintendent at the
United States Military Academy, West Point, upon the occasion of his
retirement after 39 years of distinguished service to this great Nation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lieutenant General Franklin L. Hagenbeck, Superintendent at
the United States Military Academy, West Point.