LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber
upon the occasion of achieving high honors in military training

WHEREAS, The courage and preparedness of our military 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
special tribute to those young people within the State of New York who
have distinguished themselves in their commitment to serving this State
and Nation as members of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend 2nd Lieuten-
ant Clayton G. Macomber upon the occasion of achieving high honors in
military training; and
WHEREAS, 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber graduated from Pilot
Training and received his wings at a Graduation Ceremony held at Vance
Air Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma; the ceremony was attended by his proud
parents, Mark and Catherine Macomber, who pinned the lieutenant's wings
on his uniform; and
WHEREAS, A young man of tremendous talent, 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G.
Macomber received three of the top awards for his class: the Air Educa-
tion and Training Award for outstanding flying skills and leadership;
the Flying Training Award, known as "Top Stick" Award, for being the top
pilot in his jet-training group; and the Distinguished Graduate Award
for his academic and military training performance; and
WHEREAS, 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber has distinguished himself
as a young man of superlative ability, establishing a high standard of
excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years;
and
WHEREAS, A 2007 graduate of Albany Academy, 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G.
Macomber received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineer-
ing in 2011 from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, He previously graduated from the Air Force Initial Flight
Screening Program in Pueblo, Colorado, where he earned the Curtis B.
Iott Award for being the first cadet to excel in all aspects as a glider
instructor pilot; and
WHEREAS, 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber, in attaining these high
honors, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the
spirit of excellence he brings to his family, the United States Air
Force, his State and his Nation; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber continued success
throughout his military career and, on behalf of all the citizens of
this great Empire State, to express our appreciation and eternal grati-
tude for his courageous service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber upon the occasion of achiev-
ing high honors in military training; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to 2nd Lieutenant Clayton G. Macomber.