LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sanders Matthews, Sr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition as a member of 10th
Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, Buffalo Soldier

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this Country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sanders
Matthews, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion as a member of 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army,
Buffalo Soldier; and
WHEREAS, Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the United States
10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21,
1866, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and
WHEREAS, The term Buffalo Soldier was given to African-American units
that were formed as part of the United States Military; and
WHEREAS, The first all-black regiment was formed in 1866, and the last
units were disbanded in the 1950s when United States military services
were integrated; of the approximately 50,000 Buffalo Soldiers who served
during the Second World War, only about one hundred are still alive
today; and
WHEREAS, Sanders Matthews, Sr., affectionately known as Matty, honor-
ably served his Country as a member of the Buffalo Soldiers and fought
in Germany during the Second World War; and
WHEREAS, Today, Sanders Matthews, Sr. works as a custodian at Haldane
High School, where he has earned the affection of virtually everyone in
the school; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sanders Matthews, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as a member of 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United
States Army, Buffalo Soldier; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sanders Matthews, Sr.