LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel R. Parkhurst upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of distinguished service from the United
States Navy on November 1, 2011

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to honor and acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives, military service and civic endeav-
ors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 31 years, Daniel R. Parkhurst has rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable military service to both the Nation
and New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daniel R. Parkhurst upon the occasion of his retirement after many years
of distinguished service from the United States Navy; his formal retire-
ment will take place on November 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Enlisting in the United States Navy in October 1980, Daniel
R. Parkhurst served on active duty until 1988; while on active duty he
was deployed overseas at Naval Air Stations in Guam, Spain, Bermuda and
Japan; and
WHEREAS, Upon leaving active duty, Daniel R. Parkhurst moved to New
York State and in 1991 joined the Navy Reserve Program; during his
service in the Naval Reserve, he was again deployed overseas in Bosnia,
Herzegovina, an active combat zone; in addition, his Naval Reserve
service included assignments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom both
in the United States, and in Kuwait and Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer upon his return from
service in Iraq, Daniel R. Parkhurst was the Senior Enlisted Leader for
the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27, Region Northeast, responsi-
ble for detachments in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts;
and
WHEREAS, During his distinguished military career, Daniel R. Parkhurst
was awarded the: Seabee Combat Warfare Badge, Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal, Naval Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Unit
Commendation, Army Superior Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation,
Navy Battle "E", Navy Good Conduct, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,
Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed
Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Sea
Service Deployment, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Navy Expert Rifle Award
and Navy Expert Pistol Award; and
WHEREAS, As a civilian, Daniel R. Parkhurst is an employee of the New
York State Department of Correctional Services; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Anita, as well as
their children, Eric, Dana and Rachel, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his extraordinary and outstanding military,
professional, and community service careers, Daniel R. Parkhurst has
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his friends, family and
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Daniel R. Parkhurst upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service from the United States Navy; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel R. Parkhurst, 28 Washington Street, Liberty, New York
12754.