LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 8, 2015 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of
New York in conjunction with National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
sacrifices, support and dedication of the families of those noble men
and women who have served so valiantly to maintain America's freedoms
and way of life; 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 8, 2015 as Military Spouse
Appreciation Day in the State of New York in conjunction with National
Military Spouse Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, Our military spouses embody ideals we cherish: strength,
loyalty and commitment; they stand beside those who stand behind our
flag, giving their all and making tremendous sacrifices; they shoulder
the burdens of countless moves and stressful deployments, and they
uphold their end of the bargain; and
WHEREAS, On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the force
behind the force and show these home front heroes the full support of a
grateful State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, As service members board planes for deployments to foreign
lands, they need to know their country and state will be there for their
loved ones; as mothers and fathers take on the work of two, they need to
know their neighbors will lend a hand; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, if called to make the ultimate sacrifice, troops
must know their State and Nation will honor their memory and care for
their family; and
WHEREAS, After everything military spouses have done for America, for
one another, for our wounded warriors and the families of the fallen, we
must stand beside them and make good on our debt of gratitude; may each
of us serve our military spouses and their families as well as they
serve us; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 8, 2015 as Military
Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York in conjunction with
National Military Spouse Appreciation Day; 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.