LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward
upon the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the United States Army; he will retire from active duty with
25 years, 9 months, 10 days of active federal service to our nation; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward is a native of Johnson
City, New York, and graduated from Johnson City High School in 1986; and
WHEREAS, He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management/Information
Systems from Park University in 1991, a Master of Science in Management
from Troy State University in 1999, and a Master of Arts in Computer
Resources and Information Management from Webster University in 2001;
and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward is a graduate of the
United States Army Officer Candidate School (OCS), Field Artillery Offi-
cer Basic Course, Signal Officer Branch Qualification Course, Signal
Officer Advanced Course, Combined Arms and Service Staff School, Resi-
dent Command and General Staff College, Airborne School, and the Jump-
master Course; and
WHEREAS, In October of 1986, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward
enlisted in the United States Army as a 71 L, Administrative Specialist;
and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward's first assignment was
to The Pentagon, with the Defense Intelligence Agency as a Special
Intelligence Courier; and
WHEREAS, He was then selected for assignment on President George H.W.
Bush's National Space Council, The White House, where he served as an
Administrative Assistant; and
WHEREAS, After successful completion of Officer Candidate School,
Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward was commissioned as a Field
Artillery Second Lieutenant in January 1993; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward has had several lead-
ership and staff positions throughout his career and continued his
education during off-duty hours; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable soldier has spent 7 years on Airborne Status
and is a Master Parachutist, with over 80 static line jumps; he is also
a combat veteran, deploying twice to Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward's Commissioned service
includes: Fire Support Officer, Brigade Automation Officer and Secretary
of the General Staff, 194th Separate Armored Brigade, Fort Knox,
Kentucky; Platoon Leader and Battalion Adjutant, 327th Signal Battalion,
35th Signal Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Detachment
Commander, Combined/Joint Information Systems Division (C/J6), United
States Forces Korea, Yong San, Korea; Group Information Management Offi-
cer, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina;
Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 112th Special Oper-
ations Signal Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Secre-
tary of the Joint Staff and Communications Planner, Joint Special Oper-
ations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Aide-de-Camp to the
Combatant Commander, United States Southern Command, Miami, Florida;
Director of Operations and Director, Network Systems Division, Washing-
ton Area Communications Command and Commander, 1st Presidential Communi-

cations Command, White House Communications Agency, Washington, District
of Columbia; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, while assigned to White House Communications
Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward served as a fully quali-
fied Presidential Communications Officer for both President George W.
Bush and President Barack Obama, traveling globally on 63 Presidential
missions for a cumulative 560 days; and
WHEREAS, A combat veteran, Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward was
awarded the Bronze Star Medal for "exceptionally meritorious service
while serving as the Joint Task Force J6 while engaged in ground oper-
ations against the enemy during Operations WINTER STRIKE, CONTINUED
STRIKE and ENDURING FREEDOM"; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, Lieutenant Colonel
Michael J. Millward's awards and decorations include: the Defense Meri-
torious Service Medal (2 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (2
awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal (3 awards), the Army
Commendation Medal (3 awards), the Joint Service Achievement Medal (3
awards), the Army Achievement Medal (2 awards), the Army Good Conduct
Medal (2 awards), the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,
Korea Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, NCO Profes-
sional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon,
the Master Parachutist Badge, the Venezuelan Parachutist Badge and the
Presidential Service Badge; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 18 years, Kelly
Ann, and their son, John Patrick, both of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward upon the occasion of his
retirement from the United States Army, and to wish him continued
success in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Millward.