LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim June 23, 2009, as United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 23, 2009, as United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day in the State of New York, in honor of
its 70th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Established by an Act of Congress in 1939, the United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the United
States Coast Guard and are Semper Paratus, "Always Ready"; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary volunteer more than two million hours, supporting the
United States Coast Guard in its mission; and
WHEREAS, The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has members in all 50
states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam and are
best known for providing vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, safe
boating courses, search and rescue and marine environmental protection;
and
WHEREAS, With great pride this Legislative Body recognizes the magna-
nimous contributions of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary over the
past 70 years, fully confident that this outstanding organization will
continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has so characterized its
past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 23, 2009, as
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day in the State of New York; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.