LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 1, 2011, as Silver Star Banner Day in the State of New York

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 1, 2011, as Silver Star
Banner Day in the State of New York, and to honor the members of our
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, New York State has always honored the sacrifice of the men
and women in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Star Families of America was created to make sure
that we remember the blood sacrifice of our wounded and ill by designing
and manufacturing a Silver Star Banner and Flag; and
WHEREAS, To date, the Silver Star Families of America has freely given
thousands of Silver Star Banners to the wounded and their families; and
WHEREAS, The members of The Silver Star Families of America's sole
mission is that every time someone sees a Silver Star Banner in a window
or a Silver Star Flag flying, that people remember the military sacri-
fice for this great Empire State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that we and the
illustrious citizens of the State of New York wish that the sacrifice of
so many in our Armed Forces never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 1, 2011, as Silver
Star Banner Day in the State of New York; 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.