LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring General David H. Petraeus upon the occa-
sion of his appointment as the top United States War Commander in
Afghanistan

WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant appointments in the distinguished careers of those individ-
uals who dedicate their lives to military service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
General David H. Petraeus upon the occasion of his appointment by Presi-
dent Barack Obama as the top United States War Commander in Afghanistan;
and
WHEREAS, General David H. Petraeus will be the commencement speaker at
the graduation ceremony of his alma mater, Cornwall Central High School,
on June 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, General David H. Petraeus'official duties will now encompass
overseeing the wars in both Afghanistan and Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 7, 1952, David H. Petraeus is a United
States Army General, and the 10th and current Commander of the United
States Central Command; and
WHEREAS, General David H. Petraeus previously served as Commanding
General of Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I) from January 26, 2007 to
September 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, As Commander of MNF-I, General Petraeus oversaw all coalition
forces in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, A 1970 graduate of Cornwall Central High School, Cornwall-on-
Hudson, New York, General David H. Petraeus earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from the United States Military Academy from which he graduated
in 1974 as a distinguished cadet; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, he received
the General George C. Marshall Award as top graduate of the U.S. Army
Command and General Staff College class of 1983; and
WHEREAS, General David H. Petraeus went on to earn his M.P.A. in 1985,
and two years later, his Ph.D. in International Relations from the
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton
University; he later served as Assistant Professor of International
Relations at the United States Military Academy and also completed a
fellowship at Georgetown University; and
WHEREAS, After many years of distinguished service, this exceptional
leader will continue lending his talents and expertise to this great
State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers who devote themselves to military
service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the
care and welfare of the citizens of this great Empire State and Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor General David H. Petraeus upon the occasion of his appointment as
the top United States War Commander in Afghanistan, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to General David H. Petraeus.