LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Korean
War, and paying tribute to the valiant service displayed by the members
of the United States Armed Forces

WHEREAS, Thousands of military personnel from the great State of New
York have served their country faithfully and courageously, with dedi-
cation and sacrifice, and are due the praise and just recognition of
this Legislative Body for their role in defense of our nation's liberty
and freedom; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize the
60th Anniversary of the Korean War, and to pay tribute to the valiant
service displayed by the members of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, On June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea
with approximately 135,000 troops, thereby initiating the Korean War;
and
WHEREAS, In response to a June 27, 1950, United Nations resolution
calling for assistance for the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Presi-
dent Harry S. Truman ordered American air and naval forces activated
and, on June 30, 1950, committed United States ground forces to the
Korean battle zone; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 5,720,000 members of the Armed Forces served
during the Korean War, 482,000 of whom were from New York State, to
defeat the spread of communism in Korea and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, At the conclusion of the Korean War on July 27, 1953, casual-
ties of the United States included 54,260 dead (of which 33,665 were
battle deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 8,176 listed as missing in action
(MIA) or prisoners of war (POW); and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, acting on behalf of
the citizens of this Empire State to act now, with great respect and
reverent esteem, in honoring the members of the United States Armed
Services who have served their State and Nation so valiantly and honor-
ably in the defense of freedom and democracy during the Korean conflict;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War, and to pay tribute to
the valiant service displayed by the members of the United States Armed
Forces, renewing its tribute to the men and women of New York State who
served so faithfully and courageously on behalf of their State and
Nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Korean War Veterans Association Department of New York
and the Korean War National Museum, Ryan Yantis, Executive Director, 47
West Division Street, PO Box 1950, Chicago, Illinois 60610.