LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Eugene McSherry upon the occasion of his
induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on Tues-
day, June 1, 2010

WHEREAS, 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 preservation of peace in peace-
time, 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
Eugene McSherry upon the occasion of his induction into the New York
State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on Tuesday, June 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Eugene McSherry began his illustrious military career when he
became a member of the United States Army in November of 1962; he was
sent to Berlin, Germany, where he was stationed for three years; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his honorable service, Eugene McSherry was
the recipient of several medals including the Good Conduct, Berlin Occu-
pation, and Expeditionary Medal; and
WHEREAS, Eugene McSherry served with the National Guard from 1975 to
1998, and then with the Maintenance Battalion in Riverhead from 1982 to
1996; and
WHEREAS, He has served as Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Riverhead Post No. 2476 since 2003; he was instrumental in restoring the
Eternal Flame at the corner of Court and West Main Street in Riverhead,
New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past six years, Eugene McSherry has also been
involved in restoring the World War II Monument at the corner of Pulaski
Street and Osborn Avenue; in 1946, the monument was dedicated to all
Riverhead and Riverside World War II veterans; later, plaques honoring
veterans who served in Korea and Vietnam were added, but there has been
no maintenance to the monument and it is in dire need of repair; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Eugene McSherry is serving his last year as Presi-
dent of the Herod Point Civic Association; as a Commander of the Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars Riverhead Post No. 2476, he is proud to support
education with awards to local school children for the Patriot Pen
Program and the JROTC program; and
WHEREAS, Commander McSherry remains active in veterans causes through-
out the State and is extremely involved in improving the quality of life
in his community; 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, 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, must never forget the courage with which these men and
women served their country; 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; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Eugene McSherry upon the occasion of his induction into the New

York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on Tuesday, June 1, 2010; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eugene McSherry, Wading River, New York.