LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Roy Y. Gomez posthumously upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its
Honor A Veteran Ceremony on June 6, 2011

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, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Roy
Y. Gomez posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Albany County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony on Monday,
June 6, 2011 at the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, Albany,
New York; and
WHEREAS, In June of 1993, a committee was formed by the Albany County
Veterans Bureau known as the Albany County Honor-A-Veteran Committee;
the committee was formed to honor a deceased Albany County veteran, who
has served his country in time of conflict; the Honor A Veteran Program
takes place monthly on the first Monday of each month; and
WHEREAS, For his courageous and dedicated service to his country, Roy
Y. Gomez will be recognized at this year's June Honor A Veteran Ceremo-
ny; and
WHEREAS, Roy Y. Gomez honorably served his country as a member of the
United States Navy during World War II from February 10, 1943 through
October 25, 1945; for his distinguished service, he was awarded the
Victory Medal; and
WHEREAS, Past County Commander of the American Legion, Roy Y. Gomez
was also the former 3rd and 4th District Commander of the American
Legion; he served on the National Americanism Committee and was comman-
der of the A.J. Scully Post in Albany, New York; 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
honor Roy Y. Gomez posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Albany County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony on
June 6, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Roy Y. Gomez.