LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring distinguished veteran Thomas W. Corbin
on Memorial Day 2012

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body and the people
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women have served their country; and
WHEREAS, On Memorial Day this Legislative Body is particularly proud
to commend those who have served our country in times of active
conflict, as well as those who have served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor distinguished
veteran Thomas W. Corbin on May 28, 2012, Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Corbin served with honor as a member of the United
States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1962 until his discharge
in October 1966 as a Field Radio Operator with the 81 mm mortar platoon,
earning numerous awards and medals including the Good Conduct Medal,
National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallan-
try and the expert marksman badges for the M14 and the .45 caliber
pistol; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Corbin is a retired Supervisor for the New York City
MTA; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Middle Village, Queens, New York, Thomas Corbin
and his wife Donna have three children and four grandchildren, all of
whom are proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his many accom-
plishments; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Corbin is the Treasurer and a Life Member of the Viet-
nam Veterans of America (VVA) Queens Chapter 32; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Corbin has exhibited his patriotism both at home and
abroad, demonstrating his love for his country and meriting forevermore,
the highest respect of his State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor distinguished veteran Thomas W. Corbin on Memorial Day 2012; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas W. Corbin.