LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Colonel Stephen V. Smith for his
outstanding service to the United States Army while stationed at the
Fort Hamilton, New York, Army base

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Colonel Stephen V. Smith for his outstanding service to the United
States Army while stationed at the Fort Hamilton, New York, Army base;
and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen Smith was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in
the U.S. Army infantry upon graduation from Norwich University in 1984;
and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen Smith's military and civilian education
includes completion of the Infantry Officers' Basic and Advanced Courses
at Fort Benning, Georgia; the Army Command and General Staff College,
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and the U.S. Army War College, in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration from Norwich University, in Northfield, Vermont;
in addition, he received his Masters of Science degree in Urban and
Environmental Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New
York, and a Masters of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College;
and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen Smith has served in a variety of assignments
such as: Rifle Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Mortar Platoon
Leader, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, in Fort Carson, Colorado; Assistant
Battalion S3, Commander, A Company, Commander Headquarters and Headquar-
ters Company, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii;
Assistant Professor of Military Science, Siena College, Loudonville, New
York; and Brigade S3, 507th Corps Support Group and Support Operations
Officer, 7th Transportation Battalion, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
and
WHEREAS, Deployed to Bosnia as the 10th Mountain G4 Plans Officer,
Colonel Stephen 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 of 2002 until June of 2004, he served in
Korea as the Battalion Commander of the 498th Corps Support Battalion;
and
WHEREAS, Colonel Stephen Smith's many awards and decorations include:
the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (4th
Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster),
the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terror Expeditionary
Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal,
the Army Service and Overseas Ribbons, the NATO Medal, the Air Assault
and Airborne badges along with the Ranger Tab; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Donna, and their
children, Elizabeth, Colleen, and Matthew, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, As he transfers to the state of Vermont, this Legislative
Body is pleased to have this opportunity to express its highest admira-
tion for Colonel Stephen Smith and to wish him continued success in all
of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Colonel Stephen V. Smith for his outstanding service to the
United States Army while stationed at the Fort Hamilton, New York, Army
base; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Stephen V. Smith.