LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alfred G. Myhill upon the occasion of
his appointment as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French
Republic

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 in the preservation of peace in peacetime,
deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the French
Republic in honoring Alfred G. Myhill upon the occasion of his appoint-
ment as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor on Monday, July 4, 2011; he
received this most distinguished honor during a ceremony held at a
French school in New York City, on Friday, November 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Legion of Honor was created by Napoleon in 1802 to
acknowledge services rendered to France by persons of great merit; and
WHEREAS, Alfred G. Myhill was chosen for this prestigious honor in
infinite gratitude and appreciation of the French people for his
contribution to the liberation of France during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Alfred G. Myhill honorably served his country as a member of
the Medical Corps during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the first Platoon, 53rd Field Hospital in Europe,
Alfred G. Myhill and his unit set up field hospitals in England, Norman-
dy, Northern France, Belgium and Germany in 1944-1945 as they followed
Patton's Third Army across Europe and treated the wounded at the Battle
of the Bulge; 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 risked their
lives for their beloved Nation; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Alfred G. Myhill has demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of his 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
join the French Republic in honoring Alfred G. Myhill upon the occasion
of his appointment as a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alfred G. Myhill, 837 Utica Street, Fulton, New York 13069.