LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Orange County Veterans Coalition
upon the occasion of hosting its 2012 Annual Veterans Spring Picnic and
Resource Fair

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
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those who have served 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 commend the Orange
County Veterans Coalition upon the occasion of hosting its 2012 Annual
Veterans Spring Picnic and Resource Fair, to be held on Saturday, June
2, 2012, at the Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery, New York; and
WHEREAS, On this most auspicious occasion, representatives from a wide
variety of veteran groups and government agencies will be present to
provide information, pamphlets and assistance to veterans and their
families; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who have risked
their lives for their beloved Nation; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women have demonstrated their love for their country and
merit forevermore the highest respect of their 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
commend the Orange County Veterans Coalition upon the occasion of host-
ing its 2012 Annual Veterans Spring Picnic and Resource Fair; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Orange County Veterans Coalition.