LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Camden Cycle Riders upon the occa-
sion of their Memorial Day Ride to support the Oneida County Fallen
Soldiers/Freedom Park, and this year's ride is honoring the late Lieu-
tenant Colonel David S. Greene

WHEREAS, Organizations and events which serve the interests of the
people of the Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative
Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Camden Cycle Riders upon the occasion of their Memorial Day Ride to
support the Oneida County Fallen Soldiers/Freedom Park, and this year's
ride is honoring the late Lieutenant Colonel David S. Greene; and
WHEREAS, Veterans of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this coun-
try's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in
peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved with great respect and rever-
ent esteem to pay tribute to the men and women who so courageously serve
and have served in the Armed Forces of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Oneida County Fallen Soldiers/Freedom Park project is
intended to pay tribute to each of the Oneida County soldiers who have
lost their lives in the line of duty since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday May 26, 2012, the Camden Cycle Riders will host
the Memorial Day Ride to support the Oneida County Fallen
Soldiers/Freedom Park; this ride honors all the Oneida County young men
who gave their lives to protect our freedom and the lives of those who
didn't have a voice; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the 2012 Memorial Day Ride of the Camden Cycle
Riders will honor the late David S. Greene, a Marine Lieutenant Colonel,
who lost his life on July 28, 2004, at the age of 39, while serving
during Operation Iraqi Freedom; he is among the highest ranking American
officers to die since the war began, and is remembered by colleagues and
friends as an outstanding Marine, dedicated family man and true patriot;
and
WHEREAS, The late David S. Greene, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roswell
Greene, was a 1982 graduate of Camden High School, and is remembered as
an outstanding student and athlete; he attended the United States Naval
Academy; and
WHEREAS, Called to active duty while a program manager for B.F. Good-
rich, Lieutenant Colonel Greene was survived by his wife, Sarah, and two
children, Jenna and Wesley; he was also survived by a brother, Roswell,
and two sisters, Donna Perrault and Karen Evans; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize the Camden Cycle Riders, and to support
the Oneida County Fallen Soldiers/Freedom Park and pay tribute to each
of the Oneida County soldiers who have lost their lives in the line of
duty since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Camden Cycle Riders upon the occasion of their Memorial Day
Ride to support the Oneida County Fallen Soldiers/Freedom Park, and this
year's ride is honoring the late Lieutenant Colonel David S. Greene; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Camden Cycle Riders.