LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel James G. Hill upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the State University of
New York Institute of Technology Psychology & Sociology Club

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Colonel James G. Hill has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Colonel James
G. Hill upon the occasion of his designation as Guest of Honor by the
State University of New York Institute of Technology Psychology & Soci-
ology Club at its 10th Annual Dinner, Dance and Romance Benefit dinner,
to be held at the Dibbles Inn in Vernon, New York, on Friday, March 22,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Colonel James G. Hill is being recognized for his outstanding
contributions to veterans and service members and the local community;
and
WHEREAS, Retired as a Colonel from the United States Army, James G.
Hill's long and storied military career spans from service as a rifleman
and infantry weapons instructor in the United States Marine Corps during
World War II, to serving as Commander of United Nations Forces in Japan
and United Nations Representative to the Government of Japan for status
of forces from 1967 until his retirement in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Colonel James G. Hill's military decorations are extensive
and include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the
Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (awarded three times), The
Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, the Vietnam Cross of Gallan-
try, and several others; and
WHEREAS, Colonel James G. Hill earned a bachelor's degree from the
University of Nebraska at Omaha and a master's degree from The George
Washington University; he also graduated from the Army Command and
General Staff College, Armor School and several specialized language and
intelligence schools; and
WHEREAS, After his exemplary service with the United States Army,
James G. Hill brought his many talents to Herkimer County Community
College as Assistant Professor of Business in September of 1971;
furthermore, he was Dean of Administration and Treasurer from 1973 to
1986; and
WHEREAS, Now Dean of Administration, Emeritus, Colonel James G. Hill
is retired from Herkimer County Community College and is enjoying an
extraordinary third career as a Business Development Representative for
Partners Trust Bank; and
WHEREAS, Colonel James G. Hill has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the welfare of his community, Colonel James G.
Hill has been the recipient of many honors, including the Distinguished
Service Award from The State University of New York Institute of Tech-
nology, the Herkimer County Community College Torchbearer Award and a
Great Hero Award by the American Red Cross in Herkimer County; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Colonel James G. Hill has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, a daughter, three
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Colonel James G. Hill has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colonel James G. Hill upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the State University of New York Institute of
Technology Psychology & Sociology Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel James G. Hill.