LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Major General Mark A. Milley upon the
occasion of his appointment as Commander of the 10th Mountain Division
on November 4, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who dedicate their lives to military service
merit the commendation and applause of all citizens for their commitment
to the preservation of American freedom; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Major General Mark A. Milley upon the occasion of his appointment as
Commander of the 10th Mountain Division on November 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Most recently the Deputy Director for Operations for the
Joint Staff in Washington, D.C., Major General Mark A. Milley led the
10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team to Afghanistan in 2003,
and to Iraq in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Commissioned through ROTC, Major General Mark A. Milley grad-
uated in 1980 from Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in
political science; his education also includes master's degrees from
Columbia University's international relations program, and from the
United States Naval War College's national security and strategic
studies curriculum; in addition, he is a graduate of the MIT seminar XXI
national security studies program; and
WHEREAS, Major General Mark A. Milley's awards and decorations include
the following: the Defense Superior Service Medal (2OLC), the Legion of
Merit (2OLC), the Bronze Star Medal (3OLC), the Meritorious Service
Medal (5OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), the Army Achievement
Medal (1OLC), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit
Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal (1 Bronze Star), the
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2 Bronze Stars), the Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, the Korean Service Defense Medal, the Humanitarian
Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (4),
the NATO Service Medal, the Multinational Force and the Observers Medal;
and
WHEREAS, Major General Mark A. Milley is authorized to wear the Combat
Infantryman Badge (with star), the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Master
Parachutist Badge, the Scuba Diver Badge, the Ranger Tab, the Special
Forces Tab, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so faithfully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during
peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Major General Mark A. Milley upon the occasion of his appointment
as Commander of the 10th Mountain Division on November 4, 2011; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Major General Mark A. Milley.