LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Michael J. Gould upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition at a Memorial Day Break-
fast and Awards Celebration on May 24, 2012

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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Colonel Micha-
el J. Gould upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
at a Memorial Day Breakfast and Awards Celebration, to be held on Thurs-
day, May 24, 2012, at Bay Ridge Manor in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Fort Hamilton Garrison Commander Colonel Michael J. Gould, a
native of Waltham, Massachusetts, was commissioned in the Regular Army
as a Field Artillery officer upon graduation from the United States
Military Academy in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Michael J. Gould's troop assignments include: the 3d
Battalion, 35th Field Artillery (8th IN/155th MM), Wertheim, Germany,
75th Field Artillery Brigade, 2d Battalion, 18th Field Artillery (MLRS),
212th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma and most recently as
Battalion Commander of 6th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery (MLRS) in
Baghdad, Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom); and
WHEREAS, His staff assignments include Field Artillery Branch Chief,
Officer Personnel, Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia Task
Force 2000 Staff Officer, United States Army Field Artillery School,
Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Aide-de-Camp to the Chief of Staff, Army, Penta-
gon, Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Michael J. Gould is a graduate of the Field Artillery
Officer Basic and Advanced Courses; he has also obtained master's
degrees from the Naval War College, Central Michigan University and the
National War College; and
WHEREAS, A highly decorated soldier, Colonel Michael J. Gould's awards
include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with silver oak leaf
cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (with oak leaf cluster), the Army
Staff Identification Badge and the Parachutist 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, This Legislative Body is moved with great respect and rever-
ent esteem, and, on behalf of all of the citizens of the Empire State,
to renew its tribute to the men and women of New York State who so cour-
ageously served their State and Nation during wartime as well as in the
preservation of peace in peacetime; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colonel Michael J. Gould upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition at a Memorial Day Breakfast and Awards Celebration
on May 24, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Michael J. Gould.