LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Major Ira L. Salom, MC upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the 244th Medical Clinic,
New York Guard

WHEREAS, Individuals who devote their lives to military service merit
the commendation and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire
State for their dedication and sacrifices which ensure our continued
role as a Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Major Ira L. Salom, MC upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the 244th Medical Clinic, New York Guard, to be cele-
brated at its Annual Reception and Retirement Dinner at Tre Angelina
Restaurant in Monroe, New York, on Sunday, April 29, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1917, the New York Guard is an all-volunteer,
unpaid component of the state's military forces; its mission is to
augment state military forces and support civil authorities within the
state; and
WHEREAS, The 244th Medical Clinic is the principal, centrally located
medical asset of the New York Guard; with approximately 35 members, the
soldiers and officers of the 244th Medical Clinic are volunteer physi-
cians, surgeons, psychiatrists, dentists, nurses, psychologists,
paramedics, and experts in emergency planning and response, among other
professionals; and
WHEREAS, The 244th Medical Clinic personnel have worked or currently
work at high levels in federal and regional disaster response units,
including Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, the United States
Public Health Service and Port Authority disaster management; they are
motivated, well-trained and have been organized into teams to support
military and civil authorities in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, Major Ira L. Salom, a physician certified in internal medi-
cine and clinical pharmacology and a hospital chief medical officer,
joined the New York Guard as a Major August 20, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Major Ira L. Salom is the chief of medical
services of the 244th Medical Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Major Ira L. Salom has been decorated for superior achieve-
ment and service, including awards of the New York State Military
Commendation Medal, New York Guard Commander's Citation and New York
Guard Achievement Medal; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Major Ira L. Salom has received the Medal for
Humane Service to New York State, recognizing service in the Hurricane
Irene event and six awards of the New York Guard Operation Support
Medal, recognizing service in support of medical readiness of the
National Guard troops, and the New York State Long and Faithful Service
medal; and
WHEREAS, The United States Army has recognized Major Ira L. Salom,
awarding him its Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Public
Service and the Commander's Award for Public Service medal for his work
in support of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Program New York Cadet
Leadership Camp in 2010 and 2011; and
WHEREAS, When budget cutbacks eliminated planned nursing coverage, the
program, capstone of yearlong training for over 300 high school cadets,
would have been cancelled; Major Ira L. Salom, along with other members
of the 244th Medical Clinic took unpaid leave from work to provide
medical support every day of the week-long program in each year; and
WHEREAS, Major Ira L. Salom personally provided 24/7 medical support
every day of the week-long program in each year, allowing the program to

go forward and saving tens of thousands of dollars that would otherwise
have been wasted; and
WHEREAS, Over his many years of unpaid, voluntary duty in the New York
Guard, Major Ira L. Salom has provided many thousands of dollars of
service value to the state; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a blending of strength,
leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Major Ira
L. Salom over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Major Ira L. Salom, MC upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the 244th Medical Clinic, New York Guard; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Major Ira L. Salom.