LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr. upon the
occasion of his retirement after 40 years of distinguished and decorated
military service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals who have honorably and courageously served this country, in
order to protect the life and liberty of our citizens and to support
civilian authorities during times of emergency; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement as
Special Projects Officer for the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air
National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 18, 1951, in Fulton, New York, Colonel
Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr. grew up in Central New York, and graduated from
Red Creek Central High School before entering the United States Air
Force on October 23, 1970; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr., then Sergeant Van
Wie, joined the 174th Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard in Syra-
cuse, New York, where he focused on aircraft maintenance and logistics;
and
WHEREAS, Over his long and illustrious military career, Colonel Harvey
M. Van Wie, Jr. served in numerous training and combat deployments,
assuming the role as an Aircraft Maintenance/Munitions Officer during
Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr. was named Commander
of the 174th Mission Support Group; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his faithful career, Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie,
Jr. has received numerous military awards and decorations for his
excellent service, including the Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal,
the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr. earned several
educational degrees, graduating with an accounting degree from the
University of Maryland in 1992, and then Air War College in 2001; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement
after 40 years of distinguished and decorated military service; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Harvey M. Van Wie, Jr.