Assembly Resolution No. 831

BY: M. of A. Jenne

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
February 6, 2018, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort
Drum Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Fort Drum is located in Jefferson County, in Northern New
York, and is the largest military installation in the Northeastern
United States; and

WHEREAS, Fort Drum is named for Lieutenant General Hugh Drum, a
decorated national hero, former commander of First Army, and an early
leader of the State's own volunteer militia, the New York Guard; and

WHEREAS, For 30 years, Fort Drum has been home to the United States'
Army's storied 10th Mountain Division; and

WHEREAS, The 10th Mountain Division includes the Army's most
deployed combat units, serving with honor, distinction, and at great
sacrifice as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom and other actions
central to our Nation's response to the terrorist attacks of September
11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, The distinguished service of units posted to Fort Drum has
been celebrated by Presidents, members of Congress, and members of the
international community; and

WHEREAS, In addition to its vital role in our Nation's defense, Fort
Drum is the largest single-site employer in the State of New York, and
an economic engine for the State and region, with a direct impact of
roughly $1.2 billion in 2016, supporting more than 72,000 people,
including military personnel, their families, retirees, and civilians;
and

WHEREAS, It is this sense of this Legislative Body to salute the
soldiers and officers of the 10th Mountain Division, to honor their
dedication to preserving our freedom, and our Nation, and to recognize
their individual and collective contributions to our communities and to
New York State; and

WHEREAS, Fort Drum has and will continue to play an important and
essential role in ensuring our Nation's military readiness to defend our
State and Nation against hostility and threats to our safety and
national security; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 6, 2018, as
10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day in the State of New York; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York, Major General Walter Piatt, Commanding General of the 10th
Mountain Division and Fort Drum; The Honorable Mark Esper, Secretary of
the Army; and members of Congress representing the State of New York.