Assembly Resolution No. 1610

BY: M. of A. Slater

COMMEMORATING the 111th Anniversary of the United
States Navy Reserve

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and
recognize those institutions and individuals whose commitment to service
and sacrifice strengthen our Nation and protect the freedoms enjoyed by
all Americans; and

WHEREAS, The United States Navy Reserve proudly celebrated its 111th
Anniversary on Tuesday, March 3, 2026; and

WHEREAS, The Navy Reserve was established on March 3, 1915, when
President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation which created a reserve
component of the United States Navy to ensure that the Nation could
rapidly expand its maritime forces in times of war or national
emergency; and

WHEREAS, For more than a century, the men and women of the Navy
Reserve have served honorably in times of war and peace, standing ready
to defend the United States and uphold freedom across the globe; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, Navy Reservists have answered the call
to serve in every major conflict and contingency, including World War I,
World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm,
the Global War on Terror, and numerous humanitarian and disaster
response missions; and

WHEREAS, Today, more than 50,000 Navy Reservists continue to play a
critical role in supporting the operational readiness of the United
States Navy, bringing specialized civilian expertise and operational
capability to the fleet while balancing the responsibilities of civilian
careers, family life, and military service; and

WHEREAS, The Navy Reserve embodies the values of honor, courage, and
commitment, and its members stand ready at a moment's notice to support
the Navy, Marine Corps, and joint forces around the world; and

WHEREAS, The Navy Operational Support Center in New York City (NRC
New York City) is home to dedicated Navy Reserve Sailors who exemplify
these values and proudly continue the tradition of service established
more than a century ago; and

WHEREAS, These citizen-sailors represent the best of their
communities, answering the call to serve their Nation while
strengthening the bonds between the Armed Forces and the American
people; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper that this Legislative Body
recognize the extraordinary legacy of service, sacrifice, and readiness
demonstrated by the United States Navy Reserve over the past 111 years;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 111th Anniversary of the United States Navy Reserve,
celebrated on March 3, 2026; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Commanding Officer of Navy Reserve Center New York
City in recognition of the service and dedication of the Sailors of the
United States Navy Reserve.