LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Micheal P. Barrett upon the occasion of
his promotion to the rank of Sergeant Major

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who dedicate their lives to military service
merit the commendation and applause of all citizens for their commitment
to the preservation of American freedom; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Micheal P. Barrett upon the occasion of his promotion to the rank of
Sergeant Major; and
WHEREAS, Micheal Barrett was born and raised in Youngstown, New York;
he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in March of 1981 and
underwent recruit training at 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Delta
Company, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, In November of 1981, Private First Class Micheal Barrett
completed Infantry Training School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; he
was ordered to 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California,
for duty; he served in a variety of billets from Grenadier to Platoon
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Micheal Barrett was transferred in August of 1984 to Inspec-
tor-Instructor duty with the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marines, New Rochelle,
New York; outside of his primary duties as an infantry instructor, he
was assigned numerous support duties to include Armorer, Nuclear Biolog-
ical Chemical noncommissioned officer, and Training Chief; and
WHEREAS, In September of 1987, Micheal Barrett was assigned to the 3rd
Battalion, 9th Marines, where he assumed the responsibilities as Platoon
Sergeant of the Surveillance Target Acquisition Platoon; Staff Sergeant
Barrett later deployed during the Gulf War with Task Force Papa Bear;
and
WHEREAS, In April of 1992, Micheal Barrett received orders to Drill
Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California;
upon completing Drill Instructor School, he was assigned to Company F,
2nd Recruit Training Battalion, as a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill
Instructor, and Chief Drill Instructor; and
WHEREAS, In January of 1994, Micheal Barrett was selected as the
Battalion Drill Master of 2nd Recruit Training Battalion; in January of
1995, Gunnery Sergeant Barrett was assigned to Scout Sniper Instructor
School, Quantico, Virginia, as the Chief Instructor; and
WHEREAS, In September of 1996, Micheal Barrett was transferred to
Marine Security Company, Camp David, Presidential Retreat, for duties as
the Company Gunnery Sergeant and liaison to the United States Secret
Service; upon completion of his tour at Camp David, First Sergeant
Barrett was transferred to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Twentynine Palms,
California, where he assumed the duties as India Company First Sergeant
from August of 1998 until April of 2000; and
WHEREAS, Micheal Barrett was then assigned to Headquarters and Service
Company from April 2000 to March 2001 and his tour culminated as the
Senior Enlisted Leader of Weapons Company from March 2001 to June 2002;
he was then assigned to Recruiting Station Cleveland, Ohio, from July
2002 until May 2005, as the Recruiting Station Sergeant Major; and
WHEREAS, Micheal Barrett was transferred to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
in May 2005, where he completed two combat deployments in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq; from October

2007 to May 2009, he was assigned to Officer Candidates School, Quanti-
co, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Micheal Barrett was selected as the 1st Marine Division
Sergeant Major and took his post in June 2009; in December of that year,
he assumed the duties as I Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major,
and deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2010; during this
deployment, he also became the NATO Regional Command Sergeant Major for
Nimruz and Helmand Province, Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Earning the highest enlisted position in the United States
Marine Corps, Micheal Barrett assumed his current post as the 17th
Sergeant Major on June 9, 2011; his personal awards include: the Legion
of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with combat "V" and gold star, Meritorious
Service Medal with gold star, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal with
combat "V" and three gold stars, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal
with two gold stars, Combat Action Ribbon with gold star, and the Presi-
dential Service Badge; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so faithfully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during
peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Micheal P. Barrett upon the occasion of his promotion to the rank
of Sergeant Major; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett, United States Marine
Corps.