LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim July 15, 2012, as Atomic Veterans' Day in the State of New
York, in conjunction with the observance of National Atomic Veterans'
Day

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 15, 2012, as Atomic Veterans' Day in
the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National
Atomic Veterans' Day; and
WHEREAS, Between 1945 and 1963, the United States conducted some 235
atmospheric nuclear weapons tests in the Pacific and the American South-
west; and
WHEREAS, At least 220,000 American service men and women witnessed and
participated in these tests, or served in forces occupying Hiroshima and
Nagasaki immediately following World War II; and
WHEREAS, National Atomic Veterans' Day is a day dedicated to those
patriotic Americans who, through their participation in these tests,
helped lead the United States to the forefront of technology in defense
of our great Nation and the freedoms we as Americans hold so dear; and
WHEREAS, It is only fitting that their dedication to duty be afforded
proper recognition and brought to the attention of the American people;
and
WHEREAS, Many of these American service men and women witnessed the
awesome potential of nuclear weapons; in honor of these veterans, let us
rededicate ourselves once more to the national goal of a world at peace
in which nuclear war is unthinkable; 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
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 15, 2012, as Atom-
ic Veterans' Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Atomic Veterans' Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.