LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr.
upon the occasion of his retirement from the United States Air Force

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, 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 honor
Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr. upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, A 1984 graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School in Fulton, New
York, Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr. entered the United States
Air Force on December 5, 1988, and has an extensive aircraft maintenance
background of T-38A, A/OA-10A and QF-4 aircraft; and
WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr. has flown missions in
support of Operation Restore Hope, Provide Hope and Restore Democracy as
a C-5 flight engineer, as well as being deployed three times to Al Jabar
Air Force Base in Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch; and
WHEREAS, In final posting, Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr. was
assigned to the 53 Test Support Squadron with duties assigned to the 82
Aerial Targets Squadron, 53 Weapons Evaluation Group, 53 Wing, at
Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, where he assisted in managing the
only Full-Scale Aerial Target Program in the United States Air Force;
and
WHEREAS, During his military career, Technical Sergeant John H.
LeClair Jr. has been the recipient of a multitude of medals and ribbons,
including the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal
(2 OLC), the Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC), the Air Force
Outstanding Unit Award (3 OLC), the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (5
OLC), the National Defense Service Medal (1 BS), the Armed Forces Exped-
itionary Medal (1 BS), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the
Korean Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Overseas Medal Short, the
Air Force Longevity Service (3 OLC), the USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon (1
OLC), the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol) and the Air
Force Training Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, With Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr. throughout have
been his wife, Penny, daughter, Melinda, and stepchildren, Jessica,
Hannah and Ryan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr. upon the occasion of his
retirement from the United States Air Force, 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 Technical Sergeant John H. LeClair Jr.