LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Daniel V. Bruno upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the Fourth of July Grand Marshal for the
Village of Highland Falls, New York

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of enduring commitment and honor who have dedicated their
lives to military service as members of the United States Armed
Services, and in doing so have faithfully served the people of this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Colonel Daniel V. Bruno upon the occasion of his designation as the
Fourth of July Grand Marshal for the Village of Highland Falls, New
York; and
WHEREAS, West Point's Garrison Commander, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno, is
a man of singular distinction whose character, distinguished service,
and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities that West Point
strives for, in keeping with its motto: "Duty, Honor, Country"; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Colonel Daniel V.
Bruno is a distinguished military graduate from the University of Notre
Dame where he earned his commission as an Adjutant General's Corps Offi-
cer in 1981; he also holds a Master's degree in Information Systems
Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patter-
son Air Force Base; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno has served in a variety of positions
at the Division, Corps, Army Command, and Department of the Army levels;
he began his active duty career with the Old Reliables of the 9th Infan-
try Division at Fort Lewis, Washington; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno's subsequent assignments included the
Adjutant General School where he was the Officer Basic Course Director;
General Officer Management Office (1st tour) in the Pentagon; and VII
Corps Deputy Secretary of the General Staff during Desert Shield/Storm;
and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno served as the Strength
Manager of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Military Assistant
to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel in the Pentagon; G-1, 1st
Armored Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany; Commander, 409th Base
Support Battalion where he was responsible for the military communities
of Vilseck and Grafenwoehr; and Enlisted Distribution Division Branch
Chief at the Army's Human Resources Command; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno completed nearly four years as the
Chief, General Officer Management Office, Office of the Chief of Staff,
Army, in the Pentagon prior to taking command of the United States Army
Garrison West Point in July 2007; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Daniel V. Bruno's military decorations and awards
include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star
Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, the
Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and the Army
Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers who devoted 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 Colonel Daniel V. Bruno upon the occasion of his designation as
the Fourth of July Grand Marshal for the Village of Highland Falls, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Daniel V. Bruno.