LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the First Annual Veterans Recogni-
tion Weekend, to be held in Lackawanna, New York, June 10-12, 2011

WHEREAS, Veterans 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, 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 served in the
military service of their country in times of actual conflict, as well
as those who have served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the First Annual Veterans Recognition Weekend to be held by Colo-
nel Weber Post 898, Post 63, Beth-Toomey Detachment, AmVets 897 and the
Glab Auxiliary Unit Number 1477; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated in Lackawanna, New York, on the weekend of June 10-12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
veterans have demonstrated their love for their country and merit forev-
ermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
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, Colonel Weber Post 898, Post 63, Beth-Toomey Detachment,
AmVets 897 and the Glab Auxiliary Unit Number 1477 of Lackawanna, New
York, are planning to sponsor the First Annual Veterans Recognition
Weekend on June 10-12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Lackawanna, New York, community has been built with the
help of veterans who served their country during peace and war, and kept
our democracy safe; and
WHEREAS, Veterans are a critically important part of the daily lives
of all New Yorkers and deserve to be honored for continuing to donate
their time, talents and resources to protect our freedom and to build an
even better America; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's and our State's veterans and veterans organiza-
tions 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
commemorate the First Annual Veterans Recognition Weekend to be held by
Colonel Weber Post 898, Post 63, Beth-Toomey Detachment, AmVets 897 and
the Glab Auxiliary Unit Number 1477; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Weber Post 898, Post 63, Beth-Toomey Detachment,
AmVets 897 and the Glab Auxiliary Unit Number 1477, Lackawanna, New
York.