LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano upon
the occasion of her retirement after more than 27 years of distinguished
military service

WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Services from the State of
New York, who have served so faithfully and courageously during times of
war, as well as in the preservation of peace during peacetime, deserve
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lieutenant
Colonel MaryJo Timpano upon the occasion of her retirement after serving
more than 27 years in the military; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano distinguished herself by
meritorious service while a member of the United States Armed Forces
since 1985, where she served as a Health Services Administrator at the
174th Fighter Wing; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano graduated from the State
University of New York at Brockport in 1982, with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Developmental Psychology, and is currently a Master's candi-
date in Psychology with a health and wellness specialization; and
WHEREAS, Undertaking an extensive military education, Lieutenant Colo-
nel MaryJo Timpano attended Squadron Officer School, Naval Command and
Staff College, and Air War College; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano attended
Academic Instructor School and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator certification
training; she also graduated from Defense Information School and is a
certified Public Affairs Officer; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano is Director of
Staff and Wing Executive Officer for the 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock
Field, New York Air National Guard; she assumed the duties of these
positions on June 4, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano came to the 174th Fighter
Wing from the Office of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington
D.C., where she served as Executive Officer to the Assistant to the
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff for National Guard and Reserve matters;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to these assignments, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano
held many positions throughout her 27 years of service, including:
Health Services Administrator, Faculty Supervisor at McGhee/Tyson Air
Force Base, and Chief Officer for Recruiting Branch at Andrews Air Base;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as demonstrated
by Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano through a lifetime of sacrifice and
dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, As an individual who demonstrates personal excellence, self-
lessness, integrity, and perseverance, Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano
serves as an example to live by for all members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her extraordinary and outstanding military career,
Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano has earned the admiration, esteem, and
affection of her friends, family, and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and recognize Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano upon the occasion
of her retirement after more than 27 years of distinguished military
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lieutenant Colonel MaryJo Timpano, and Command Chief Master
Sergeant David D. Heckman.