LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Harold Slate for his valiant service
in WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm

WHEREAS, Veterans bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the
increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their contrib-
utions are a vital and valuable asset to the fabric of community life
and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant contributions made by those such as Harold Slate, whose
distinguished lives have had a profound effect on the esteemed residents
of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Harold Slate's sincere dedication and
substantial contribution to the welfare of his community, has been prov-
en by his honorable and selfless service, in two military branches, and
four wars; and
WHEREAS, Harold Slate was born March 4, 1926, in Alexandria Bay, to
Ruben Slate and Loretta Tassy, where he grew up with his two brothers,
Francis and Robert, and his sister, Agnes; and
WHEREAS, The Slate Family moved to Syracuse where Harold Slate
attended Delaware school; and
WHEREAS, In 1943, Harold Slate first joined the United States Navy
Armed Guard and served in World War II; and
WHEREAS, After his service in World War II, Harold Slate joined the
United States Army from 1948 to 1991, serving in the Korean, Vietnam and
Desert Storm conflicts; and
WHEREAS, During his military career in the United States Army, Harold
Slate had many memorable and interesting experiences such as serving as
a photographic lab technician and chief photographer at Stars and
Stripes, as well as being the photographer who photographed the first 22
prisoners of war in the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York such
as Harold Slate, who have served faithfully and courageously in wars in
which our Nation's freedom was at stake, as well as during the preserva-
tion of peace during peacetime, deserve a special salute from this
Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Harold Slate is an exceptional and dedicated veteran, whose
zest for life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of his fellow
soldiers, family, friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished man and valiant soldier, Harold Slate experi-
enced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for
those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and
WHEREAS, Harold Slate has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others, and through the quies-
cent charm and wisdom, which only comes from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize Harold
Slate, who has witnessed so much, and has contributed so much to the
growth and excellence of this great Empire State and the United States
of America; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Harold Slate for his valiant service in WWII, the Korean War,
Vietnam and Desert Storm; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Harold Slate.