LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler
upon the occasion of her retirement after 32 years of distinguished
service as a member of the United States Air Force Reserves

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 commend 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 honor Senior Master
Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler upon the occasion of her retirement after 32
years of distinguished service as a member of the United States Air
Force Reserves, to be observed at a Retirement Ceremony on Saturday,
June 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, From May of 1980 to May of 2012, Senior Master Sergeant Arni-
ta L. Fowler has honorably served her country and distinguished herself
by exceptionally meritorious service as logistical management, 60th
Supply Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California; health services
management superintendent, 349th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Travis Air
Force Base, California; assistant superintendent, Director's Action
Group; and strategic planner, Strategic Planning Office, Strategy and
Plans Enterprise, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virgi-
nia; and
WHEREAS, Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler's service included
three combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom and combat deployments in both Iraq and Afghan-
istan; and
WHEREAS, Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler's leadership and
devotion to duty serve as an inspiration to all those with whom she
served and mark her as an Airman of the highest caliber; and
WHEREAS, On June 1, 2012, this outstanding American citizen, will
officially retire from the United States Air Force after serving the
country for 32 years; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which individuals, such as Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler,
have 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 her patriotism both at home and abroad,
Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler has demonstrated her love for
her country and merits forevermore, the highest respect of her 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 Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler upon the occasion of her
retirement after 32 years of distinguished service as a member of the
United States Air Force Reserves; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Senior Master Sergeant Arnita L. Fowler.