LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Major Jaimie E.
Leonard of Warwick, New York, and paying tribute to her courageous
actions as a member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced Operation Iraqi Freedom will ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Enduring Free-
dom, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Major Jaimie E. Leonard of Warwick,
New York, and pays tribute to her courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army; she died in the line of duty on Saturday, June 8,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Major Jaimie E. Leonard's career in the United States Army
had taken her to Afghanistan for multiple tours of duty, as well as to
Bosnia; she arrived in Afghanistan for her latest tour of duty in Janu-
ary of 2013; and
WHEREAS, A 1992 graduate of Warwick Valley High School, and a 1997
graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, 39 year-old Major
Jaimie E. Leonard served in the United States Army's 10th Mountain Divi-
sion based at Fort Drum in northern New York; and
WHEREAS, Major Jaimie E. Leonard is survived by her four sisters and
one brother; and
WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
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 gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Major Jaimie E. Leonard of Warwick, New
York, and to pay tribute to her courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Major Jaimie E. Leonard.